GeneralJune 20, 2026 · 10:43 AM1 min read

    Hezbollah-Israel flare-up in Lebanon despite ceasefire announced by the USA

    US officials have announced that a ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Hezbollah. President Donald Trump claimed he had asked Israel for the ceasefire. However, it seems to be more on paper than reality: attacks and retaliation from both sides continued to flare following its theoretical coming into force on Friday afternoon local time. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondents in Jerusalem and Beirut, Noga Tarnopolski and Renée Davis.

    By FRANCE24, Luke Shrago

    Hezbollah-Israel flare-up in Lebanon despite ceasefire announced by the USA

    US officials have announced that a ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Hezbollah.

    President Donald Trump claimed he had asked Israel for the ceasefire.

    However, it seems to be more on paper than reality: attacks and retaliation from both sides continued to flare following its theoretical coming into force on Friday afternoon local time.

    Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondents in Jerusalem and Beirut, Noga Tarnopolski and Renée Davis.

    Source: France 24 · General
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