India, June 4 -- Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.

The agreement emerged from US-mediated talks in Washington and includes provisions for a complete cessation of fire and the establishment of security zones in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.

Ceasefire calls for end to hostilities

According to a joint statement issued after the talks, the ceasefire is contingent on a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah and the withdrawal of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon.

The agreement ...