Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire set for 4pm after US and Qatari mediation; US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
A senior US official told Reuters that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire from 4pm local time on 19 June, reached by US and Qatari negotiators with help from Iran, the Jerusalem Post reported. CNN reported that the US had assured Iran through mediators that Israel would not continue its attacks on Hezbollah, a guarantee Iran sought before talks in Switzerland, which were cancelled after the fighting. The IDF said it would keep operating in Lebanon absent other directives and Netanyahu said troops would stay in the southern security zone.
- When
- 19 June 2026
- Where
- Lebanon, Lebanon
- What
- ceasefire
- Acting party
- Government of the United States, Government of Qatar
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Reported by Reuters and CNN citing US officials, relayed by the Jerusalem Post.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Jerusalem Post
- Evidence France 24
At 11:30 this morning, Israel halted all offensive operations.
- Corroboration France 24
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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