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Middle East Eye • June 19, 2026 13:46

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal

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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal

The Israeli government and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon beginning at 4 PM local time, Reuters news; reported.

The deal comes after Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people in an escalation on southern Lebanon Thursday night. 

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