Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday (June 3), in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. “The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting. As a result, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire,” State Department Chief of Staff Daniel Holler said during a meeting at the White House. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete halt to attacks by the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group and the withdrawal of its fighters from the southern Litani area. Both sides also agreed to advance plans for zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces would take full control, excluding non-state actors.

At the same time, Iran has again threatened to break off talks with the United States.

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement…

Israel and Lebanon previously agreed to a ceasefire but hostilities continued.

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. This follows negotiations facilitated by the United States. The agreement hinges on Hezbollah halting all fire and withdrawing…