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More than 1,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Gaza ceasefire

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in January, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The violence continues despite the ceasefire, with Israeli operations including drone strikes causing casualties in central Gaza and Gaza City. The ceasefire was established after months of mediation following the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and the capture of hostages. Israeli authorities state that some hostages remain in Gaza, and their release remains a key issue in O

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Iran has insisted that a ceasefire in Lebanon is necessary for talks to continue, according to a Hezbollah MP.

14:12, 19 Jun 2026 Updated 14:31, 19 Jun 2026

Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a US official.

The two countries are said to have agreed to a truce which the official said came into effect at 2pm UK time (4pm local time) today.

There has not yet been any confirmation from Israel or Hezbollah on the ceasefire.

Previous ceasefires between both sides, struck at multiple points during the war , have not lasted, however.

A comprehensive ceasefire was supposed to apply from today "on all fronts" of the Iran war, including Lebanon, according to the framework deal struck by the US and Iran.

However Israel has attacked areas in Lebanon's south overnight, saying it killed "dozens of Hezbollah terrorists".

Lebanese officials said that women and children were among those killed.

Benjamin Netanyahu framed this as a response to Hezbollah attacks that killed four Israeli soldiers.

This morning Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported at least 16 people were killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area.

Meanwhile, Israel said four of its soldiers had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon, including a lieutenant colonel.

The peace deal between Iran and the US specifically includes Lebanon - it was signed US president Donald Trump to avoid “economic catastrophe” in the US, he said. The closure by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices soaring in the West with financial markets uneasy and inflation rising.

More than 12.5 million barrels of oil were shipped through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night following the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, the US said.

Iran has insisted Israel must withdraw from the large areas of southern Lebanon it is occupying, however Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, has so-far refused to withdraw.

Donald Trump has grown increasingly publicly frustrated with Netanyahu's continued attacks on Lebanon. “Without me, there would be no Israel because no other president was willing to do what I did — I have had a great relationship with Bibi,” Trump said on the day before the Iran deal was signed.

“Now Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.”

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Middle East EyeIndependentCenter2 days ago
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal

Israeli government and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Reuters. The agreement follows Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon.

Bias read (Center): The article reports a factual event without apparent framing or slant. It cites Reuters as the source and provides a neutral summary of the ceasefire agreement and the preceding incident.

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  • press release Reuters news
ReutersIndependentCenter2 days ago
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

A U.S. official confirmed that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin on Friday.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual statement without opinion, framing, or emphasis that would indicate a particular ideological leaning. It simply reports confirmation of an agreement between two parties.

Daily MirrorParty-alignedCenter2 days ago
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting straightaway, says US official

A US official claims that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, effective immediately. However, neither Israel nor Hezbollah has officially confirmed the ceasefire. Previous attempts at ceasefires have failed, and recent violence continues with reports of casualties on both sides. Israel stated it conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing 'dozens of Hezbollah terrorists,' while Lebanese authorities reported civilian deaths, including women and children. Israel attributed its actions to retaliating against Hezbollah attacks that killed four Israeli soldiers.

Bias read (Center): The article presents facts without overtly favoring either side. It includes statements from multiple parties involved (US official, Israeli and Lebanese authorities) and notes the lack of confirmation from key actors. The language remains neutral, avoiding loaded terms or clear editorializing.

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  • government US official statement
  • government Israeli military statement
  • government Lebanese National News Agency report
Middle East EyeIndependentCenter2 days ago
Israeli envoy says Israel committed to truce with Lebanon if Hezbollah does not breach it

Israeli Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel remains committed to a truce agreement with Lebanon provided that Hezbollah does not breach the terms. He emphasized that Israel reserves the right to respond to attacks and protect its territory, citizens, and soldiers. The article notes the significant human toll of Israel's military actions in Lebanon, including nearly 4,000 deaths and over 11,800 injuries, along with the displacement of more than 1.2 million people.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports directly on the ambassador's statements and includes data on casualties and displacement, which are standard in conflict reporting. There is no clear ideological framing or emphasis that would傾

Middle East EyeIndependentCenter2 days ago
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three

Lebanese state media reported that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed three people. Hezbollah stated that its fighters were engaged in combat with Israeli forces near the town of Arnoun, close to Nabatieh. This development occurred a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement aimed at ending conflicts across multiple fronts, including in Lebanon.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or emphasis. It reports on events from multiple perspectives—Lebanese state media and Hezbollah—without showing preference for either side. The mention of the U.S.-Iran agreement provides additional context but does not sway or

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  • government Lebanese state media
  • organisation Hezbollah
Middle East EyeIndependentLeft3 days ago
Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel's war failed to crush group

Mohammad Raad, the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc, stated that Israel's military campaign in Lebanon has 'failed' to eliminate Hezbollah. He claimed that Israel's goal of crushing Lebanese resistance has not been achieved and urged Lebanese authorities to pursue indirect negotiations with Israel to end the conflict. Raad also demanded that Israel fully comply with a ceasefire and withdraw from Lebanese territory within 60 days.

Bias read (Left): The article presents statements from a Hezbollah official, which is a politically charged subject. The framing emphasizes the failure of Israel's military actions and calls for a ceasefire and withdrawal, aligning with a leftist perspective that critiques Israeli military operations and supports the

Daily MirrorParty-alignedLeft4 days ago
More than 1,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Gaza ceasefire

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in January, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The violence continues despite the ceasefire, with Israeli operations including drone strikes causing casualties in central Gaza and Gaza City. The ceasefire was established after months of mediation following the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and the capture of hostages. Israeli authorities state that some hostages remain in Gaza, and their release remains a key issue in O

Bias read (Left): The article emphasizes the high number of Palestinian civilian deaths and frames the ongoing violence as continuing despite the ceasefire. It highlights the humanitarian toll without providing balanced context on Israeli actions or motivations, suggesting a focus on Palestinian suffering.

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  • government Gaza Health Ministry

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  • governmentLebanese National News Agency report
  • governmentAmbassador Yechiel Leiter's statement on X (Twitter)
  • governmentLebanese state media
  • organisationHezbollah
  • governmentGaza Health Ministry