Tel Aviv, June 19 -- In a critical diplomatic development, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah officially went into effect at 4:00 PM local time today, after Friday morning's flare-up.

The accord, which aims to de-escalate recent intense hostilities along the northern border, was secured through rigorous international mediation. According to a senior US official speaking to The Times of Israel, the deal was successfully brokered by the United States and Qatar, who facilitated high-stakes communication with Israel and Iran, respectively.

Additionally, the reports of a ceasefire were also confirmed by a senior Israeli official, according to Al Jazeera.

Confirming the news, the official warned of repercussions if Hezbollah ...