(VOVWORLD) - A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 4:00 AM local time on Wednesday.
According to Israeli media, the Israeli army stopped all combat operations in Lebanon immediately after the ceasefire took effect.
In its first official announcement since the ceasefire took effect, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned Lebanese people in the southern region not to return home until further notice.
The United Nations, along with many countries and international organizations, welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon, calling it a step toward ending the nearly 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.