Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire as US-Iran talks are postponed

Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have agreed to renew a ceasefire after a deadly flareup along the border. The violence disrupted the planned opening of US-Iran talks, which have now been postponed.

The renewed ceasefire was welcomed by the United Nations. Meanwhile, a US envoy was reported to be heading to Switzerland for the delayed US-Iran negotiations. The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had put the diplomatic process on hold.