Israel, Lebanon, and US Sign Framework Agreement to Advance Peace Talks
Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington after several rounds of US-mediated talks aimed at reducing hostilities and paving the way for a future peace deal. The agreement includes limited Israeli withdrawals from parts of southern Lebanon, with Lebanese forces deploying to those areas under US monitoring to prevent Hezbollah's presence. Officials emphasized the framework as a first step toward lasting peace, sovereignty restoration, and security, though details remain undisclosed and challenges persist regarding Hezbollah's disarmament and border security.