Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Breaks Down Within Hours

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Breaks Down Within Hours

Israel and Lebanon agreed to stop fighting on June 19, 2026, but Hezbollah—the armed group that actually controls southern Lebanon—never accepted the deal. Within hours, Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people. It's unclear who fired first. The problem: Lebanon's government can't enforce a ceasefire on a militia it doesn't control.

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