Israel and Hezbollah agreed to the ceasefire, a US high official told the international media outlet. It is pertinent to mention that Israel attacked Southern Lebanon last night, killing 47 innocent civilians in the area.
According to the details, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began at 4 pm today. “We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire,” the US official confirmed.
Also Read, US-Iran talks scheduled for today cancelled: Swiss Foreign Ministry
Earlier, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced early Friday that the US-Iran talks scheduled for today have been cancelled.
“The discussion at Bürgenstock will not take place as planned today,” the ministry announced in a statement. “Consequently, the meeting announced yesterday is cancelled.”
In a separate statement, the ministry said that planned talks have been postponed.
“The planned talks between the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been postponed. Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks,” it added.