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Israel’s U.S. envoy says ceasefire stands unless Hezbollah breaks it

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

50% centerFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 18, 2026
Center 1Right 1

What happened

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said Israel is still committed to the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and the United States. He added that the truce will remain in place if Hezbollah does not violate it, while Israel keeps the right to respond to threats.

  • 01Leiter said Israel remains committed to the ceasefire with Lebanon and the United States.
  • 02He said the ceasefire depends on Hezbollah not violating the agreement.
  • 03Israel keeps the right to respond to attacks and threats.
  • 04The statement was posted on X.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel’s U.S. envoy says ceasefire stands unless Hezbollah breaks it
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Nabih Berri Says Hezbollah Will Observe Ceasefire If Israel Does Too
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Lebanon’s Speaker Says Lebanon and Hezbollah Will Honor Ceasefire if Israel Does

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