Israel and Hezbollah agreed to an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, averting further escalation after a day of deadly exchanges that threatened to derail fragile US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. The truce, confirmed by a senior Israeli official and two Hezbollah sources, took effect at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) following intense tit-for-tat strikes that killed at least 20 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers .

The agreement was brokered by the United States and Qatar after negotiations between Washington and Tehran were abruptly postponed amid the surge in violence. US officials had earlier warned that continued clashes risked undermining the interim deal aimed at ending the broader Middle East conflict . The postponement of the Swiss talks, originally scheduled for Friday, reflected the urgency of de-escalating hostilities that had pushed the region to the brink of a wider conflagration .

Despite the ceasefire’s announcement, reports emerged of continued Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon within minutes of the truce’s entry into force, with explosions reported in the area . Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson Effie Defrin acknowledged the fragile nature of the arrangement, stating that both sides were committed to the ceasefire provided the other refrained from attacks .

The ceasefire’s announcement came as far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a bellicose statement, declaring that “all of Lebanon must burn” in response to the cross-border violence . His remarks underscored the deep divisions and simmering tensions that persist even as diplomatic efforts seek to stabilise the situation.

Analysts noted that the ceasefire’s success hinges on sustained political will from all parties, particularly as Lebanon remains a flashpoint for broader regional conflicts. The postponement of US-Iran talks has raised concerns about the durability of the interim agreement, with some observers questioning whether the latest truce can hold without broader diplomatic progress .

For now, the immediate priority is ensuring compliance with the ceasefire terms. Both Israel and Hezbollah have signalled their willingness to adhere to the agreement, but the coming hours will test whether the fragile truce can withstand the weight of recent hostilities and political rhetoric.

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mastodon bot · 3 months ago

Israel och Hizbollah överens om eldupphör Israel och Hizbollah är överens om ett eldupphör, bekräftar Israels militär. Överenskommelsen kommer efter en dag av nya dödliga sammandrabbningar mellan Israel och shiamilisen. Striderna i Libanon har varit ett av de stora hindrena i förhandlingarna mellan Iran och USA.

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wsj · 3 months ago

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