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Posted by Fatai Muiz
 - Jun 20, 2026, 02:28 PM
A ceasefire has been agreed between  and . The agreement is expected to begin on Friday and aims to reduce ongoing fighting along the Israel–Lebanon border after months of rising tensions.

A senior United States official confirmed the deal, saying both sides accepted the truce after renewed exchanges of fire. The official added that mediators from the United States and  helped negotiate the agreement, with support linked to .

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had escalated in recent months, raising fears of a wider regional war. Continuous attacks and counterattacks had increased instability in southern Lebanon and nearby areas.

Before the ceasefire announcement, U.S. President  warned Israeli Prime Minister  to act carefully regarding military operations in Lebanon. He urged restraint and warned that further strikes could disrupt peace efforts in the region.

Netanyahu, however, defended Israel's military actions, saying they were focused on stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He insisted that Israel would continue its operations, stating that Iran must never acquire nuclear capability under any circumstances.

The ceasefire is now expected to be closely monitored by international observers as efforts continue to reduce tensions in the region. Many hope the agreement will help prevent further escalation and support ongoing diplomatic talks involving Iran and other regional actors.

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