Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah ceasing attacks and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. This agreement follows weeks of intense fighting that has complicated U.S.-Iran negotiations. Both countries plan to hold further talks in three weeks to work towards a comprehensive agreement.
- ▪The ceasefire agreement is contingent on Hezbollah cutting off attacks and evacuating from southern Lebanon.
- ▪More than 3,000 deaths have been reported in Lebanon since the fighting began in early March.
- ▪The conflict has complicated broader diplomatic efforts to address U.S.-Iran hostilities.
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Politics Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 9:31 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to renew a ceasefire, both sides said Wednesday, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S.
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