Israel and Lebanon Sign US-Mediated Framework Agreement for Peace

The United States has brokered a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, aiming to establish lasting peace and security. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deal in Washington, where the flags of the US, Lebanon, and Israel were displayed side-by-side.

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could help lay the foundation for “lasting peace and security” between the two countries

The agreement moves beyond a ceasefire, proposing a field-based model for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army would then assume control of these areas, crucially preventing the re-establishment of Hezbollah's military presence. Leaks from the negotiations suggest significant US pressure, Israeli security demands, and potential Iranian concessions that could alter Tehran's regional influence.

While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated the talks focused on security measures to restore stability and state authority, Israeli and Lebanese officials denied claims of an Israeli goodwill withdrawal from a "buffer zone." The agreement represents an initial understanding on the direction of talks rather than a plan for immediate implementation, marking the beginning of a new political and security track.

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made progress and were close to a “declaration of intentions.”

The Lebanese negotiations are now linked to broader US discussions with Iran, with Washington holding Tehran responsible for restraining Hezbollah. This development is seen as a test of a new regional order emerging in the aftermath of the conflict.

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security measures needed to restore stability and extend state authority to Lebanon’s internationally recognized borders.