Hezbollah, Israel Accept US Proposal for Limited Lebanon Truce Amid Rising Tensions

What happened

According to a report by The New Arab, Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a US-brokered proposal for a limited ceasefire in Lebanon. The arrangement involves Hezbollah ceasing rocket attacks on Israel and Israel halting strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh). This follows an intervention by the US, including a call involving President Donald Trump, Hezbollah representatives, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The central claim remains unconfirmed in the supplied material and should be treated as hearsay until corroborated by another reliable source or a named official. The ceasefire comes amid Israel's ongoing offensive in Lebanon, described as its deepest ground invasion into Lebanese territory in two decades, with heavy bombardment targeting southern Lebanon including the suburbs of Beirut. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported multiple Israeli airstrikes that damaged civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Tyre city, where significant destruction and casualties have been documented. Lebanon’s health ministry claims more than 3,400 deaths since the conflict escalated in early March.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued threats to open new fronts in response to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, signaling a potential risk to the ceasefire’s durability. Iranian officials emphasize that a Lebanon ceasefire is essential for any peace talks with the US, which Tehran recently suspended. Hezbollah meanwhile insists on a comprehensive ceasefire throughout Lebanon, although some attacks against Israeli targets have continued in the wake of the ceasefire announcement, according to Hezbollah’s media arm, Al-Manar.

Known from the source

• Hezbollah and Israel accepted a US-proposed limited ceasefire arrangement for Lebanon as reported by The New Arab and Lebanese embassy statements.
• The truce entails Israel stopping airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and Hezbollah ceasing rocket attacks on Israel.
• Israel has launched its deepest ground invasion in Lebanon in two decades with heavy bombardments in southern Lebanon.
• Lebanese health ministry reports at least 3,433 deaths from Israeli attacks since early March.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open new fronts if attacks in Lebanon continue.

What remains unclear

US President Trump stated on Truth Social that forces en route to Beirut to possibly intervene have been turned back and touted his direct engagement with Hezbollah as productive, stressing hopes for an enduring cessation of hostilities. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that if Hezbollah continues attacks on Israeli towns and citizens, Israel would target terrorist infrastructure in Beirut.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of ongoing compliance with the ceasefire by Hezbollah and Israel after the agreement. Independent confirmation of casualties attributed to recent strikes post-ceasefire announcement. Iran’s official position about reopening fronts and suspension of US talks beyond public statements.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: The New Arab. Open the source.