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Israeli Ambassador Says Lebanon Ceasefire Took Effect at 6:30 p.m., Troops Will Stay in South
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said the ceasefire in Lebanon began at 6:30 p.m. Israel time. He said Israel will stay in the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is removed.
- 01Leiter said Israel stopped firing in Lebanon at 6:30 p.m. Israel time.
- 02He said Hezbollah will be met with quiet if it stops attacking.
- 03Israel says it is in the security zone to clear Hezbollah out.
- 04Israeli forces will remain there until the mission is finished.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Israeli Ambassador Says Lebanon Ceasefire Took Effect at 6:30 p.m., Troops Will Stay in South
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire as Fighting Continues in South Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 19, 2026
US Says Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect as IDF Keeps Striking in Lebanon
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire as U.S. Says It Takes Effect at 4 p.m.
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Israel and Hezbollah Announce Ceasefire as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Lebanon Fighting
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 19, 2026
U.S. Official Says Israel and Hezbollah Reached Ceasefire Starting at 4:00 p.m.
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