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Israel, Lebanon say they agree to ceasefire

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Smoke rises in Lebanon following an air strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Smoke rises in Lebanon following an air strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Amir Cohen Reuters

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States released by the State Department on Wednesday following negotiations in Washington.

(Reporting by Costas Pitas)

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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM.

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