The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is a major diplomatic breakthrough that follows 13 months of escalating conflict, upheaval and displacement in Lebanon.

A ceasefire deal went into effect on Wednesday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group. Here's what to know.

Israel’s military said the cease-fire in Lebanon had taken effect Wednesday morning, raising hopes of a period of calm after two months of intense aerial bombardments and ground operations.The deal, which was hammered out between Israel and Lebanon by the U.