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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
NEWS SUMMARY
A US official stated that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire following intense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed 47 people, though Hezbollah has yet to confirm the agreement and reports indicate continued strikes. The ceasefire, intended to end the conflict and support a US-Iran deal, faces skepticism from displaced Lebanese and hardline Israeli officials, with Israel stating it will continue to remove threats.
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What Happened
The United States announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which an Israeli military spokesperson confirmed but said forces would 'continue to remove immediate threats.' Despite the announcement, intense Israeli air strikes continued in southern Lebanon, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting 47 killed and 97 wounded. In the Nabatieh district, strikes killed nine in Harouf, seven in Haboush, and six in al-Duweir, including a child. Rescue officials said at least 12 strikes occurred in Nabatieh after the 16:00 local time ceasefire. Hezbollah, which had not confirmed the ceasefire, claimed an ambush that killed four Israeli soldiers, including a battalion commander, and destroyed three tanks with guided missiles. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that 'the project to eliminate Hezbollah has failed.' Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Israel would 'respond to Hezbollah's violations' to protect civilians.
Key Actors
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    Israel (IDF/Government)(State actor conducting military operations against Hezbollah)Announced acceptance of a ceasefire but stated forces would continue to address immediate threats; faced domestic hardline pressure from figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who called for escalated retaliation.
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    Hezbollah(Lebanese militant and political group)Did not confirm the ceasefire; its forces killed four Israeli soldiers in a claimed ambush and Secretary-General Naim Qassem asserted the group had not been eliminated and would resist Israeli occupation.
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    United States(External mediator and broker of the ceasefire)Announced the ceasefire agreement and planned direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington next week; insisted a ceasefire was in place despite ongoing reported strikes.
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    Lebanon (Government/Health Ministry)(Host state and reporting body)President Joseph Aoun demanded a 'comprehensive ceasefire' halting all Israeli attacks for talks to progress; health ministry reported 47 killed and 97 wounded in latest strikes, with detailed location breakdown.
Why It Matters
The disputed ceasefire highlights the fragility of US-led de-escalation efforts, as ongoing violence and contradictory statements undermine the deal’s credibility. The potential for a wider conflict persists, with Iran accusing the US of failing to rein in Israel, while Israeli hardliners push for continued operations. The situation tests the ability of mediators to enforce restraint and could unravel the broader diplomatic framework involving Iran.
Watch For
Monitor whether the ceasefire holds amid reported Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks. The Washington talks next week between the Lebanese government and Israel will be critical; watch for President Aoun’s condition of a total halt to Israeli attacks. Hezbollah’s formal confirmation of the ceasefire and any Iranian response to violations will signal next steps. Israeli domestic political pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resume operations could escalate the situation further.
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