Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations has acknowledged reports that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, welcoming this development and urging all parties to cease hostilities and engage in dialogue for long-term stability, according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
Recent fighting between Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah has tested a provisional agreement signed by Washington and Tehran, which calls for a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. Israel, however, has indicated it is not bound by this deal, and neither Israel nor Hezbollah have publicly confirmed the renewed ceasefire. Ongoing Israeli strikes have reportedly postponed further US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported continued hostilities, including 52 Israeli airspace violations and 217 projectile trajectories detected on Thursday, the majority attributed to Israel Defense Forces (IDF). These figures sharply increased on Friday, with UNIFIL recording 748 projectile trajectories, numerous airspace violations, Israeli airstrikes, ground activity, and armored movements.
UNIFIL's humanitarian efforts have intensified, with more food and essential aid delivered to displaced families in Beirut and nearby areas. Visits by French and UK development ministers and UN officials to collective shelters in Saida found that while some displaced families are starting to return, many remain concerned as ceasefire announcements have not yet ensured safety or conditions for a full return.
Separately, UN human rights experts welcomed the signing of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between Washington and Tehran but emphasized the need for accountability, particularly regarding Iran's role, and highlighted ongoing rights concerns.