Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28pm on 19 Jun 2026,Friday International
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to take effect at 4 pm local time on Friday, according to a senior US official cited by Reuters. The truce was brokered by the United States, Qatar and Iran after weeks of escalating clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border. The announcement came despite fresh exchanges of fire on Thursday, highlighting the fragility of the agreement. Lebanese officials accused Israel of undermining peace efforts through continued strikes, while Israel maintained military operations were necessary for security. The fighting has also influenced broader regional diplomacy, including discussions linked to the recently announced US-Iran agreement. Observers warn implementation remains critical ahead. (PC: Reuters)
