Israel, Hezbollah Agree Ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, officials said, amid ongoing strikes in Lebanon. The agreement aims to halt hostilities that threatened to undermine US-Iran peace talks. Despite the ceasefire, reports indicate continued strikes in Lebanon.

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, officials said, amid ongoing strikes in Lebanon. The agreement aims to halt hostilities that threatened to undermine US-Iran peace talks. Despite the ceasefire, reports indicate continued strikes in Lebanon.

Israeli air strikes overnight into Friday killed 47 people, Lebanon said.

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes, which also saw Hezbollah kill four Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

Officials said the ceasefire came into effect around 4:00 p.m. Lebanon time following an exchange of fire that had people fleeing the south.

Background to the Conflict

The escalation came a day after Israel published a map showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not rule out carrying out attacks beyond it, raising questions over a US-brokered agreement reached on Wednesday to end the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The agreement calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and for parties to respect Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

A senior Israeli official said Israel was engaged in 'stubborn negotiations' with US President Donald Trump's administration over maintaining troops in Lebanon.

International Involvement

A senior US official said the ceasefire came into effect following an exchange of fire that had people fleeing the south. The official said negotiators for the US and Qataris had worked out the agreement with help from Iran.

Two sources from Iran-aligned Hezbollah and a senior Israeli official confirmed the ceasefire.

Meanwhile, witnesses said strikes have continued in Lebanon since the ceasefire deadline. Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes since midnight have killed at least 47 people.

Context and History

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been ongoing for years, with both sides engaging in periodic exchanges of fire.

The US-brokered agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran has raised hopes for a lasting peace in the region.

However, the latest escalation has threatened to undermine the agreement, and the international community has been working to facilitate a ceasefire.

Human Impact

The conflict has had a significant human impact, with many people displaced and injured.

Witnesses said people were fleeing the south as the exchange of fire continued.

The Lebanese government has called for an end to the hostilities and respect for Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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