A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting.

It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.

The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France and the US, with President Joe Biden saying it aimed to be a “permanent cessation of hostilities”.

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before the ceasefire started.

The war has been Lebanon’s deadliest in decades, killing more than 3,823 people, according to local officials.

Under the deal, Israel will gradually withdraw its troops from Lebanon’s south over a 60-day period.

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