Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday under an agreement brokered by US and Qatar negotiators with Iran's involvement. The ceasefire follows an exchange of fire between the two sides earlier today.

WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters. “Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. “We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire.” (Reporting by Steve Holland; editing by Susan Heavey)