Ceasefire begins between Israel and Hezbollah

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect at 3 AM Danish time according to multiple international outlets, including BBC. This moment may signal a turning point following more than a year of conflict initiated by Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7. Reports indicate attacks occurred up until the ceasefire deadline in Beirut, but no attacks were mentioned afterwards, suggesting the ceasefire started as planned. Thousands have died and many have been displaced during the conflict. President Joe Biden announced the ceasefire on Tuesday, hailing it as critical for peace in the Middle East while noting ongoing war in Gaza. Biden plans to promote talks for a Gaza ceasefire in coming days. The contents of the deal are yet to be publicized, but Reuters gathered details including a halt to military actions and troop movements from undisclosed high-level officials.