US Says Israel, Lebanon Agree On Ceasefire
The United States has said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, provided Hezbollah also stops attacks and withdraws from key areas in southern Lebanon.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Depends On Hezbollah
The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah halting its attacks against Israel and pulling its fighters out of areas south of the Litani River. The arrangement is aimed at reducing cross-border violence and restoring Lebanese state control in the southern region.
Under the plan, the Lebanese Armed Forces would take control of designated areas, while Israel and Lebanon would continue discussions on broader security arrangements.
US-Mediated Talks Push De-Escalation
The agreement follows US-mediated negotiations involving officials from Israel and Lebanon. Washington has been pushing both sides to prevent the conflict from widening further, especially as tensions across West Asia remain high.
The ceasefire effort comes after repeated exchanges of fire, Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks targeting northern Israel. Previous attempts to pause fighting had faced setbacks due to continued violence on both sides.
Lebanon Security Plan Faces Challenge
The biggest challenge for the deal remains Hezbollah’s response. While Lebanon has agreed to the framework, implementation will depend on whether Hezbollah accepts the demand to stop attacks and vacate the South Litani Sector.
The agreement is also expected to test the ability of the Lebanese government and army to assert control in areas where Hezbollah has long maintained influence. Further talks are expected to focus on security guarantees, border stability and a longer-term political settlement.
