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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, US official claims - report

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  • Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire set to begin Friday afternoon, according to a senior US official.
  • Negotiators from the US and Qatar, with assistance from Iran, reportedly brokered the deal following recent exchanges of fire.
  • The agreement comes after Israel conducted strikes on approximately 80 sites in response to a Hezbollah attack that killed four IDF soldiers.

Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, slated to take effect Friday at 4 p.m. local time, a senior US official told Reuters. This de-escalation follows a period of heightened tensions and exchanges of fire between the two groups.

Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.

— Senior US officialConfirming the reported ceasefire agreement.

According to the US official, negotiators representing the United States and Qatar, with crucial assistance from Iran, worked to broker the agreement. "Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire," the official stated on background, adding, "We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire."

We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire.

— Senior US officialProviding details on the ceasefire following recent hostilities.

The agreement was preceded by Israeli strikes targeting around 80 sites. These strikes were described as a full response to a recent Hezbollah drone attack that resulted in the deaths of four IDF soldiers. A CNN report indicated that the US had relayed a message to Iran via mediators, assuring that Israel would not continue its attacks against Hezbollah.

My directive is clear: Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu's statement on responding to Hezbollah attacks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier stated that he instructed the IDF to strike Hezbollah "with full force" in retaliation for the soldiers' deaths. He emphasized that Israel would not tolerate attacks on its soldiers or territory and would exact a "very heavy price" from Hezbollah. The IDF confirmed its operations were centered in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in dozens of Hezbollah fighters killed, according to the IDF. The conflict led to the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, commander of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, along with three other soldiers.

The IDF will act to thwart any threat to our forces and our territory.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu's assurance of continued military action if necessary.
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