Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US official

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect Friday afternoon, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar with Iran's involvement, following intense cross-border hostilities. Despite the truce, reports of Israeli strikes in Lebanon persisted. The escalation occurred amidst a U.S.-Iran interim deal aimed at broader regional de-escalation, which Israel reportedly felt excluded from. Both sides accused each other of violations, with significant casualties reported on both sides.