Israel and Lebanon expected to sign framework agreement
Summary
Israel and Lebanon are set to sign a framework agreement after four days of talks in Washington, helped by the Trump administration. The agreement outlines steps toward peace, including limited Israeli military withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment in certain areas.Key Facts
- The agreement was negotiated over four days in Washington D.C.
- The Trump administration mediated the talks.
- The deal includes launching two pilot projects where Israel will pull back troops and the Lebanese army will move in.
- These areas are north and south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- This would be Israel’s first military withdrawal from southern Lebanon since expanding control during its war with Iran.
- A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has mostly held since last weekend.
- Israel has conducted strikes against what it says were threats from Hezbollah during this period.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun to resolve final issues.
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