'Israel', Hezbollah agree to renewed ceasefire brokered by US and Qatar

'Israel' and Hezbollah have agreed to a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon that is set to take effect at 4 p.m. local time Friday, according to a senior US official.

The agreement was brokered by the United States and Qatar following talks with 'Israel' and Iran, the official said.

The renewed truce comes after days of escalating cross-border hostilities that raised fears of a broader regional conflict. Details of the agreement were not immediately released, and it remained unclear what enforcement mechanisms would be in place to prevent further violations.

According to the senior US official, American and Qatari mediators worked with both sides to secure the ceasefire, while Iran played a role in discussions related to Hezbollah.

The ceasefire is expected to halt ongoing exchanges of fire between 'Israel' and Hezbollah along the 'Israel'-Lebanon border. Both sides have previously accused each other of violating earlier ceasefire arrangements.

The development came after ‘Israeli’ military announced four of its soldiers had been killed earlier today, including the commander of the 52nd Battalion of the Givati Brigade, during what it described as “difficult and complex” fighting in southern Lebanon. A senior officer was also wounded in the same incident.

The announcement comes amid reports of intense overnight clashes along the southern Lebanese front involving ‘Israeli’ forces and Hezbollah fighters.

According to ‘Israeli’ media reports, the incident took place near the town of Kafartabnit, where a tank belonging to the 52nd Battalion was hit by an unidentified object, resulting in fatalities and injuries among troops.

Sources cited in ‘Israeli’ outlets said at least 17 soldiers were wounded in the same operation, while the identity of the weapon used remains under investigation. Officials are reportedly assessing whether it was a drone or a guided missile.