Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday - US official (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting on Friday, according to a U.S. official. The deal was negotiated by U.S. and Qatari officials with assistance from Iran.

• Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. local time on Friday
• U.S. and Qatari negotiators worked out the deal with help from Iran
• Hezbollah and Israel are now in a ceasefire after exchange of fire