Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire amidst regional developments

Pakistan News Desk June 19, 2026

First Published 2 days ago

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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire. A US official stated that the ceasefire is scheduled to begin on Friday. This agreement, described as a Lebanon truce, comes amidst Iran-US deal developments. US efforts succeeded in reaching this agreement, which has been called a major breakthrough and a major ceasefire announcement. This information is part of the latest updates from the Middle East.

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Updated: 9:53 PM PKT — June 19, 2026

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is now in effect, a senior US official confirmed. An Israeli source also told Hebrew media the truce is being observed. However, the Israeli military will maintain its presence in the buffer zone in southern Lebanon and has warned of a swift and severe response to any future attacks by Hezbollah.

The hours leading up to the ceasefire were marked by intense violence. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 47 people, including two children, in what the Lebanese Health Ministry called the second deadliest day for the country since March. The Israeli action followed a Hezbollah attack that killed four Israeli soldiers.

Updated: 7:49 PM PKT — June 19, 2026

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is scheduled to take effect at 4 pm local time on Friday, according to a senior US official. Negotiators from the United States and Qatar, with support from Iran, helped finalize the agreement.

A Gulf diplomat also confirmed the deal was successfully mediated through the joint efforts of Qatar, the US, and Iran. Both Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly agreed to suspend military operations under the arrangement, which was secured despite exchanges of fire earlier in the day.

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