The United States convened a fourth round of high-level trilateral talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives, producing a ceasefire framework tied to new security conditions.
Under the U.S.-led agreement, Israel and Lebanon committed to a ceasefire contingent on a full halt to Hezbollah fire and the removal of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani sector. The deal also establishes pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces would assume exclusive control, excluding all non-state armed groups.
The framework builds on Pentagon talks on May 29 and centers on reinforcing sovereignty, border stability, and dismantling non-state armed organizations. It envisions expanded Lebanese Armed Forces responsibility across national territory, with U.S. support, and emphasizes preventing the re-emergence of armed non-state groups while strengthening state control.
The sides agreed to resume political and security talks the week of June 22, with Washington continuing to facilitate negotiations toward a broader settlement.
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