ceasefire

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President Trump called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Iran, stating that peace negotiations are continuing.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Later, the State Department announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire provided Hezbollah stopped fighting and pulled out of areas near the border.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A ceasefire has been in force since 17 April - in name only - as it has been violated repeatedly by both sides.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It has said a ceasefire is necessary in order for its forces to disarm Hezbollah themselves, but Israel has previously accused the government in Beirut of lacking the ability to do so.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Craig was never one to be the bad cop, and my mother stuck to her self-imposed ceasefire on matters of my father’s health.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama