Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah erupted Friday, despite reported progress towards a ceasefire mediated by the US. Lebanese authorities reported 47 fatalities resulting from Israeli airstrikes, marking the deadliest day of violence in recent weeks. Israel confirmed the deaths of four soldiers during the clashes. The escalation occurred shortly after a US official indicated a tentative agreement between Israel and Hezbollah to halt hostilities. This latest violence casts doubt on the imminent success of the ceasefire negotiations, which aimed to de-escalate tensions following a broader US-Iran deal intended to prevent wider regional conflict. A fresh Israeli strike on Jezzine, in southern Lebanon, was also reported.