Israel and Lebanon Agree on Ceasefire Framework in Tripartite Statement

A joint statement released by the United States, Lebanon, and Israel confirms that both Israel and Lebanon have committed to establishing a ceasefire arrangement.

The agreement centers on two principal conditions. First, the ceasefire hinges on Hezbollah's complete halt of military operations and the full withdrawal of all Hezbollah personnel from the area south of the Litani River.

Second, the parties have committed to accelerating the establishment of pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces will exercise exclusive authority over the territory. These zones will be cleared of all non-state armed groups, reinforcing the Lebanese state's monopoly on security operations in the region.