Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a US official and confirmed by Israeli and Hezbollah sources.

• Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday afternoon.
• A US official confirmed the ceasefire after increased hostilities in Lebanon.
• A senior Israeli official and Hezbollah sources confirmed the ceasefire to Reuters.