Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah appear set to halt the war that has killed almost 3,800 people in Lebanon over the last year and left about 16,000 others wounded. President Biden is expected to announce Tuesday that the U.

In southern Lebanon, Israel said its forces reached the Litani River, a significant marker in the war. Israel has demanded Hezbollah pull its forces back north of the river.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet has agreed a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, Channel 12 reported on Tuesday. The accord was expected to take effect on Wednesday.