Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
Lebanon has announced that Hezbollah has agreed to a mutual halt of attacks on Israel, following a US proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement but warned that strikes on Beirut would continue if Hezbollah does not cease its attacks. The situation remains tense, with ongoing clashes reported despite the proposed ceasefire.
- ▪Hezbollah accepted a US plan for a mutual cessation of attacks with Israel.
- ▪Netanyahu warned that Israeli strikes would continue if Hezbollah does not stop its attacks.
- ▪Clashes continued even after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement.
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Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivReutersMany families have been fleeing Beirut's southern suburbs after the Israeli military warned residents to leaveLebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a US plan for it to halt attacks on Israel and for Israel not to attack the Lebanese capital Beirut.The Lebanese embassy in the US said it had "received confirmation of Hezbollah's acceptance of the US proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks".Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, but warned strikes on Beirut would go ahead "if Hezbollah does not stop attacking our cities and civilians".The statements came after US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to both Netanyahu and…
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