Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday afternoon, halting a surge in violence that had threatened to derail US-Iran peace talks and left at least 24 dead, including four Israeli soldiers. The truce, brokered by the United States and Qatar, took effect at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) after hours of tit-for-tat strikes between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group. The breakthrough came as Washington and Tehran prepared for technical-level negotiations in Switzerland, which were abruptly postponed amid the escalation.

A senior Israeli official and two Hezbollah sources confirmed the ceasefire, which follows days of intense clashes in southern Lebanon that saw Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah rocket fire. The violence erupted after Israel launched preemptive strikes targeting Hezbollah positions, prompting retaliatory attacks and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. At least 20 civilians in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers were killed in the fighting, according to authorities cited by *The Wall Street Journal* .

The ceasefire was negotiated against the backdrop of stalled US-Iran talks, which were scheduled to begin in Switzerland on Friday but were called off after the latest round of hostilities. Iranian officials withdrew at the last minute, citing continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon, according to Pakistani sources cited by *Yeni Safak* . The postponement underscores the fragility of the diplomatic process, with both sides blaming the other for undermining stability.

US President Donald Trump had personally intervened to secure Israel’s agreement to the ceasefire, warning that further escalation could jeopardize his political survival amid electoral pressures, according to intelligence sources cited by *OSINTdefender* . Trump’s push for a de-escalation contrasts with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s focus on military action against Iran, creating tensions between the two allies. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir fueled the controversy with a fiery statement, declaring, “The country must burn,” as reported by *La Repubblica* .

The ceasefire now opens a 60-day window for negotiations, though analysts warn that lingering mistrust and competing objectives could derail the process. Oil prices fell on hopes that the agreement would bolster the US-Iran deal, according to *The Financial Times* . Meanwhile, Hezbollah and Israel have accused each other of violating the truce within hours of its implementation, raising concerns about its durability. As the region braces for further diplomatic wrangling, the ceasefire offers a fragile reprieve from a conflict that has already reshaped the geopolitical landscape.

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mediapart · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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aftenposten · about 2 months ago

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wsj · about 2 months ago

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independent · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

Iran postponed US talks over Israeli ceasefire violations: Pakistani sources Iran postponed technical‑level talks with the US scheduled for Friday in Switzerland to protest continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Tehrans chief negotiator and foreign minister pulled out at the last minute following directives from top Iranian leadership.

yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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financial times · about 2 months ago

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aljazeera · about 2 months ago

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euronews · about 2 months ago

🟠 UPDATEIsrael and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in LebanonThe interim peace agreement is between the US and Iran, bringing a temporary end to conflict and starting a sixty-day window for negotiations.📰 #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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yenisafak · about 2 months ago

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digi24 · about 2 months ago

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independent · about 2 months ago

#Iran #USA #Israel U.S. intelligence suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus actions may undermine President Donald Trumps political survival by complicating U.S. efforts for a ceasefire and regional stability. This tension arises as both leaders have differing goals in the ongoing conflict, with Netanyahu focused on military success against Iran and Trump seeking to wind down the war for electoral reasons. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room

telegram bot · about 2 months ago

#Lebanon President Donald Trump stated he would be able to influence Israels actions in Lebanon, saying they would "do what I say." Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room

telegram bot · about 2 months ago

#Lebanon #USA #Lebanon #Iran The U.S. has relayed to Iran that Israel has agreed not to escalate its strikes in Lebanon, but it is now up to Hezbollah to cease its actions. This information was communicated as part of ongoing negotiations related to the conflict. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room

telegram bot · about 2 months ago

#Lebanon Iran is demanding guarantees for a ceasefire in Lebanon as a condition to continue negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict. This reflects Irans concerns about the stability of the region and its desire for security assurances amid the fragile ceasefire situation. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room

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