Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on June 19 after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put the deal to end the Middle East war under strain. At least 20 people were killed in Lebanon in fresh strikes, as well four Israeli soldiers. In response, the far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn". FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
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Israel and Hezbollah say they agree to truce despite renewed attacks
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after recent deadly exchanges in Lebanon, despite renewed attacks and escalated tensions. At least 20 people were killed in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers were also killed in the strikes. The ceasefire aims to end the Middle East war, but tensions remain high due to aggressive rhetoric from Israeli officials.