A senior U.S. official says Israel and Hezbollah will begin a ceasefire on Friday at 4 p.m. local time, following negotiations involving U.S. and Qatari mediators with assistance from Iran.

The deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, but leaves Lebanon's future deeply uncertain and analysts divided

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will stay in southern Lebanon's "security zone" and that Israel retains the right to strike Beirut if attacked

Fresh American military action and Iran’s claim of downing a U.S. drone have heightened regional tensions, while Israel signals a tougher campaign against Hezbollah despite ongoing ceasefire efforts

Fresh Israeli airstrikes and new Hezbollah attacks were reported on the first day of a 45-day ceasefire extension, underscoring the challenges facing ongoing U.S.-mediated efforts to end the conflict

The cargo included medical and pharmaceutical supplies, food, water, and essential goods.

The U.S. president signalled a rare high-level contact between the two sides as Washington pushes for de-escalation after weeks of fighting, with ceasefire discussions gaining urgency amid continued Israeli operations

The concern of Athens over the possibility of a full collapse of the state and the dominance of Hezbollah extremists – fears over Christian populations and new radicalized migratory waves

Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set for rare direct talks in Washington as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah while both sides present sharply diverging demands over ceasefire and disarmament

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon killing over 250 people, while Hezbollah responds with rocket fire and international leaders urge Lebanon’s inclusion in fragile Iran–US ceasefire efforts.

“We are determined to continue supporting the Lebanese government,” the joint statement read

Israel’s defense minister says all houses in Lebanese border villages will be demolished and displaced residents barred from returning until security is restored, as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies along the northern frontier

Israel’s envoy to Greece outlined regional tensions and security dynamics, arguing that Hezbollah acts on behalf of Iran while stressing the importance of alliances and diplomacy in maintaining regional stability

Tehran wants any agreement with the U.S. and Israel to include an end to fighting in Lebanon, while conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cast doubt over prospects for negotiations.

Paris urges negotiations as the only path forward, warning it is unrealistic to expect Beirut to act against Hezbollah while Israeli strikes continue

Athens joined European partners in calling an emergency UN meeting on Lebanon as fears grow over a wider conflict, potential refugee flows, and regional instability