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Israel Commits to New Lebanon Cease-Fire, Ambassador Says, but Troops Will Remain

NYT > World News·June 20, 2026
Israel Commits to New Lebanon Cease-Fire, Ambassador Says, but Troops Will Remain

Israel has committed to a new cease-fire in Lebanon, according to its ambassador, in an effort to ease tensions in the region. Despite the cease-fire, Israeli troops will remain in place, indicating a cautious approach to the situation. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had previously delayed the next stage of talks aimed at ending the US-Iranian war. Hezbollah has not yet commented on the new cease-fire agreement.

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