Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal

The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration has announced, as the US looks to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran.

The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the evacuation of all its operatives from the country’s south, a joint statement released by the US state department said after negotiations in Washington.