Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after U.S. and Iran call off talks over fighting in Lebanon
The truce was mediated by Qatar, the US and Iran, the regional officials said.
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The truce was mediated by Qatar, the US and Iran, the regional officials said. A Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place. Officials said Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire.
Furthermore, The interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to come up with a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended. Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a US official. But future talks are supposed to bring about a permanent end to the conflict, including addressing how to restrict Iran’s nuclear program – the core issue over which Israel and the U.S. went to war on Feb.
In addition, Talks in Switzerland were postponed Iranian officials balked at starting the talks with Vance in Switzerland because of the Israeli action in Lebanon, according to the person familiar with the White House and Iranian positions. Donald Trump reportedly told Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reports suggest US intelligence are concerned about Netanyahu undermining his deal with Iran .
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh,… ; Smoke rises in southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike after a senior Israeli….
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The truce was mediated by Qatar, the US and Iran, the regional officials said.
reliability moderate2/7 sourcesA Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place.
reliability moderate2/7 sourcesOfficials said Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire.
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The interim deal gives negotiators 60 days to come up with a nuclear agreement, but that can be extended.
according to Christian Science Monitor +6Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a US official.
according to Christian Science Monitor +5But future talks are supposed to bring about a permanent end to the conflict, including addressing how to restrict Iran’s nuclear program – the core issue over which Israel and the U.S. went to war on Feb.
according to Channel 4 News +3Talks in Switzerland were postponed Iranian officials balked at starting the talks with Vance in Switzerland because of the Israeli action in Lebanon, according to the person familiar with the White House and Iranian positions.
according to Global News - World +2Donald Trump reportedly told Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, as reports suggest US intelligence are concerned about Netanyahu undermining his deal with Iran .
according to Channel 4 News +2Erin Cunningham , Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani June 20, 2026 — 4:09am Jerusalem: Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed on Friday to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran, officials said.
according to The Globe and Mail - World +3Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the military has not received different instructions from the government.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - World +2The agreement to end the Iran war calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - World +2The 14 point MOU is meant to re-open the Strait of Hormuz but is already looking fragile within hours of being signed electronically at the France G7.
according to Daily Mirror - World NewsThe fighting had intensified with at least 18 killed by Israeli airstrikes , while four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, officials said.
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- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh,…Google News — Top Stories (English/US), Google News — World (English/US), Livemint, The Hindu — International, The National (UAE), Toronto Sun
- Smoke rises in southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike after a senior Israeli…The Hindu — International, The National (Scotland) - News
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- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh,…The National (UAE)
- Published - June 19, 2026 09:13 pm ISTThe Hindu — International
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- Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported.BBC News - Top Stories, BBC News - World, Christian Science Monitor, Global News - World, Investing.com
- The spokesperson said Hezbollah did not yet view the ceasefire as having taken effect,…Fox News — Politics
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- Gen. Effie Defrin said the military has not received different instructions from the…Toronto Sun
- The Israeli military said later Friday that it had conducted more than 150 strikes in…Christian Science Monitor, Global News - World, NBC News — World, The Globe and Mail - World
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- I think JD’s going a little bit later.” Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Vance…The Hindu — International
- I think JD’s going a little bit later.” Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Vance…NBC News — World
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Officials said Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire.
omitted byLeft sideRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterA Hezbollah official said an agreement to stop fighting could be announced soon, but he stopped short of confirming it was in place.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterIt has been a momentous week for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterRight sideThe truce was mediated by Qatar, the US and Iran, the regional officials said.
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