Lebanon's Defence Minister Michel Menassa and his Syrian counterpart Murhaf Abu Qasra agreed on a ceasefire, the Lebanese and Syrian defence ministries said in statements on Monday, as cross-border clashes in the last two days left 10 dead.

Syrian and Lebanese troops exchanged fire along their shared border. Tensions have risen since Syrian rebels ousted Assad and formed a new army. Syria accused Hezbollah of involvement, but they denied it.

Lebanon and Syria agreed to a ceasefire after cross border clashes left 10 dead and dozens wounded to prevent more deterioration on the border.