Israel-Lebanon latest: Ceasefire with Hezbollah begins after final barrage of Israeli strikes on Beirut

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon began on Wednesday morning, a day after Israel carried out its most intense wave of airstrikes in Beirut since the start of the conflict, killing at least 42 people across the country.

There were no immediate reports of alleged violations of the truce, which began at 4am (local time) and there were signs of celebration in Beirut.

However, Israel has warned residents evacuated from southern Lebanon not to head home yet due to the ongoing military deployment in the region.

US president Joe Biden is set to push for an elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel approved a US plan for a truce.

The Israeli security cabinet voted in favour of a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah by 10-1, according to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

The ceasefire comes after more than a year of near-daily rocket fire, ferocious airstrikes and on-the-ground skirmishes between Israeli forces and the militant group across Lebanon.

Thousands of troops from the Lebanese Army will be deployed, and an international committee will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire.

Israel has said it will attack if Hezbollah breaks the agreement.