The cease-fire deal is set to stop fighting for 60 days between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional neighbors hope it will lead to a wider de-escalation.

The United States will work with the Lebanese army to deter potential violations of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, but there will not be U.S. combat troops in the area, a senior U.

The Lebanese Army on Wednesday said it was taking the "necessary measures" to implement the ceasefire between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia. The country's military - which has attempted to remain neutral in the fighting - is to be stationed on the border as part of the ceasefire agreement to ensure that Hezbollah units remain