Israel said on Thursday that its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached hours after Lebanese security sources said Israeli tanks attacked six areas of southern Lebanon, calling into question a truce reached after more than a year of fighting.

Israel's ceasefire with Hezbollah is in jeopardy following accusations of breaches by Israeli tanks in southern Lebanon. The truce, brokered by the U.S. and France, aimed to end a 14-month conflict. Residents are advised not to return,

A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict.