Israel and Lebanese-militant group Hezbollah have agreed to a US-backed ceasefire, marking a major breakthrough in the devastating conflict that has gripped the Middle East. For more than a year, near-daily rocket fire,

The ceasefire took effect from 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday, after fresh strikes on Lebanon's capital.

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.