Ceasefire news comes after 18 killed in Lebanon, and 4 Israeli soldiers killedpublished at 14:23 BST
The announcement comes after at least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes overnight, according to the country’s health ministry. Israel’s military says four of its soldiers were also killed.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also earlier said it has struck 80 targets linked to the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah and killed “dozens” of its members.
The developments come a day after the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, including a permanent cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
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