Israel and Lebanon agree new ceasefire as Trump scrambles to end Iran war
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities, contingent on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire. The US is facilitating these negotiations as part of broader efforts to address the conflict with Iran. Despite the agreement, tensions remain high, with Israel conducting drone strikes in Lebanon shortly after the ceasefire announcement.
- ▪The ceasefire agreement was announced by the Trump administration following negotiations in Washington.
- ▪Israel's ceasefire is dependent on Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon and a halt to their attacks.
- ▪Despite the ceasefire, Israel conducted drone strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after the announcement.
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Delegations from the US, Israel and Lebanon meeting in Washington to implement a new ceasefire. Photograph: Nathan Howard/ReutersView image in fullscreenDelegations from the US, Israel and Lebanon meeting in Washington to implement a new ceasefire. Photograph: Nathan Howard/ReutersLebanonIsrael and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran dealThe US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militiaWilliam Christou in Beirut and agenciesThu 4 Jun 2026 01.51 EDTFirst published on Wed 3 Jun 2026 23.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration has announced, as the US looks to overcome one of the largest…
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