Israel Hammers Lebanon Despite Reported Deal with Hezbollah: As It Happened (Videos, Photos)
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting on Friday, Reuters has claimed, citing an unnamed US official Read Full Article at RT.com
TL;DR
- Reuters reported a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah starting Friday, citing unnamed US and Hezbollah officials.
- No official confirmation has been provided by the Israel Defense Forces or Hezbollah.
- Negotiations involved the US and Qatar, with assistance from Iran.
- Lebanon's health ministry reported that Israel's overnight strikes killed at least 18 people.
- A Hezbollah lawmaker stated that Iran informed the group that talks with Washington could not proceed without a comprehensive ceasefire.
- The Lebanese government previously banned Hezbollah's military and security activity, despite the group's representation in government and parliament.