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US Official: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A senior U.S. official stated that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, effective Friday at 4:00 PM local time.
  • The ceasefire follows a period of intense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which resulted in at least 47 deaths and numerous injuries.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end hostilities between the U.S.-Israel and Iran.

A senior United States official announced that Israel and Hezbollah, a Shiite group based in Lebanon, have agreed to a ceasefire. The truce was set to take effect Friday at 4:00 PM local time. This development comes after a day of significant escalation, with Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killing at least 47 people and wounding others.

The ceasefire agreement was facilitated after a period of intense conflict. Earlier on Friday, Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon, leading to casualties. Simultaneously, four Israeli military personnel were reported killed by Hezbollah attacks in Lebanon. This exchange highlights the volatile nature of the ongoing hostilities.

The results were positive.

— Donald TrumpTrump's comment to NBC News regarding the outcome of his conversation with Israeli authorities about the ceasefire.

Earlier in the week, on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian digitally signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aimed to end the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran and halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Trump also spoke with Israeli authorities on Friday, urging them to accept the ceasefire with Hezbollah, describing the outcome as positive.

Official statistics indicate that Israeli military actions in Lebanon since March 2 have resulted in 3,912 deaths, 11,873 injuries, and displaced over one million residents. Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, with some areas under occupation for decades and others following the recent conflict escalation.

You just need to calm down a little and use your brain.

— Donald TrumpTrump's advice to Israeli authorities regarding the conflict.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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