Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire commencing at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, according to a senior U.S. official. The agreement follows recent exchanges of fire between the two groups. Negotiations leading to the ceasefire were facilitated by the United States and Qatar, with Iranian assistance. The official confirmed the understanding after the latest bout of cross-border fire. Details regarding the specifics of the ceasefire terms were not immediately available. This development marks a significant de-escalation in tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group. The U.S. played a crucial role in mediating the agreement to end the recent conflict.