Hezbollah 'will halt attacks' on Israel if Hamas approves truce deal

The Lebanese armed movement Hezbollah will halt attacks on Israel if Hamas agrees to an extended truce, according to a report by Reuters.

Two sources told the news agency that the Iran-backed armed group would "immediately" end operations the "moment the truce is declared".

The statement echoes previous comments by Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, who said his fighters would only stop their attacks when a ceasefire deal is reached in Gaza.

Hezbollah has been involved in a simmering conflict on Lebanon's southern border with Israel, which has yet to develop into full-scale conflict, despite casualties on both sides.

According to Reuters, 200 Hezbollah fighters have been killed by Israel since 7 October, as well as 50 Lebanese civilians. At least 12 Israeli soldiers and around six civilians have been killed.

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