Israel And Lebanon Agree To US-Brokered Ceasefire — Hezbollah Pullout Condition Drives Deal

• The ceasefire is conditional on a “complete cessation” of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from areas south of the Litani River.
• Both sides agreed to establish pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces would take exclusive control, excluding all non-state actors.
• The parties will reconvene the political and security tracks the week of June 22, with the United States continuing to facilitate talks.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire following U.S.-led negotiations held in Washington, according to a joint statement released by the State Department on Wednesday. The agreement came after the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2-3.

As part of the discussions, both sides agreed to move forward with implementing a ceasefire framework under U.S. guidance. 

Ceasefire Conditions Outlined In Agreement

The ceasefire agreement is contingent on a “complete cessation” of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.

The statement also said all countries involved “rejected any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon’s future hostage,” emphasizing that the future of Israel-Lebanon relations must be decided by the two sovereign governments. 

Pilot Zones And Security Framework Planned

The two sides also agreed to “swiftly advance the creation of pilot zones” where the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of territory, excluding all non-state actors.

The broader security framework builds on earlier discussions aimed at ensuring the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of both countries, including the dismantlement of non-state armed groups and preventing their re-emergence.

Next Round Of Talks Set For June 22

Israel and Lebanon said they have no hostile intent toward each other and committed to continuing direct negotiations to resolve outstanding issues and work toward a comprehensive agreement.

The delegations are scheduled to reconvene the political and security tracks during the week of June 22, while the United States will continue facilitating communication between both sides in the interim. 

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