Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Second Ceasefire in Under Two Years

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire beginning June 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. local time, according to a senior U.S. official. It is the second formal halt to hostilities between the two sides since November 2024. Violations of the earlier agreement were reported, and Israeli operations in Lebanon continued through 2026. Durability depends on Hezbollah's internal coherence, Iranian approval, and how Israel interprets the agreement's scope.