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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US official

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to begin Friday afternoon, brokered by the US and Qatar with Iranian assistance. This agreement follows a sharp escalation in overnight hostilities, which saw at least 18 killed in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers lost. The violence had threatened a recent US-Iran interim deal aimed at ending wider regional conflict, with Hezbollah stating talks couldn't proceed without a comprehensive ceasefire.

19 Jun 2026 7:06 pm