Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire in Lebanon, US Official Says

The renewed fighting came after the United States and Iran entered an interim deal to end the war.

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese region of Marjayoun, Lebanon, on June 19, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

Israel reached a ceasefire with the designated terrorist group Hezbollah on June 19, following an intense flare-up in fighting overnight in Lebanon, a U.S. official told The Epoch Times.

The U.S. official confirmed the parties agreed to the ceasefire following mediation efforts by Qatar and the United States. The official said the truce took effect at 4 p.m. local time.