QtrendsIsrael and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a conditional ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping attacks. The deal comes as Trump pushes to end the broader conflict with Iran. Multiple outlets including NYT, BBC, and Al Jazeera confirm the agreement, with the Guardian noting it is part of Trump's scramble to wind down the Iran war. China Daily also reports the development as a significant diplomatic step.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
(Al Jazeera)
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
(China Daily)
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