Middle East War: Lebanon, Israel and US sign framework agreement in Washington
Summary
Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement in Washington aimed at starting a peace process after months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The deal focuses on restoring Lebanon’s control over its land and ending hostilities, but Hezbollah was not part of the talks and details of the agreement were not shared.Key Facts
- The framework agreement was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and signed by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the U.S.
- Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh said the agreement is the first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said the agreement aims for real peace and security, respecting both countries’ sovereignty.
- The agreement excludes Iran and Hezbollah, who are not participants in the talks.
- The recent conflict began after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel following Israel and the U.S. starting a war on Iran in late February 2026.
- Israeli military strikes in Lebanon have killed over 4,000 people, and at least 37 Israeli soldiers have died in the fighting.
- Lebanon wants Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon, while Israel wants Hezbollah disarmed.
- Discussions include ideas for “pilot zones” where Lebanon’s army would take control as Israel withdraws, pending Israel’s approval.
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