Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire that was mediated by the United States, and the agreement also includes Israel and Hezbollah. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani sector. It provides for the creation of pilot zones in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese army will have exclusive control, excluding Hezbollah and other non‑state actors.

Accounts differ on Hezbollah’s participation in the agreement. Indian and Western outlets reported that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, while Qatari and Western outlets stated that Hezbollah is not a party to the ceasefire agreement.

According to the Times of India, the ceasefire is scheduled to commence on Friday afternoon. PressTV reported that Hezbollah vowed resistance and rejected disarmament. ABC Australia reported that fighting escalated with more than 18 people killed in Israeli strikes and four Israeli soldiers killed. Al Arabiya reported that Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon. The Times of India also reported that the ceasefire agreement was mediated by Qatar and Iran.