Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, have agreed on a ceasefire and new negotiations
Kyiv • UNN
The parties agreed to a silence regime on the condition of Hezbollah militants' withdrawal from South Litani. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for the week of June 22.
Israel and Lebanon, following US-led negotiations, have agreed to implement a ceasefire and resume direct talks on a long-term settlement. This is stated in a joint statement by the US, Lebanon, and Israel, released by the US Department of State, reports UNN.
Details
The agreement was reached during the fourth high-level trilateral meeting held on June 2-3. The statement notes that the ceasefire will take effect provided there is a complete cessation of hostilities by Hezbollah and the withdrawal of all its militants from the South Litani area.
The parties agreed on new negotiations
Israel and Lebanon also agreed to create pilot zones where control over the territory will be exercised exclusively by the Lebanese Armed Forces without the presence of non-state armed groups. According to the parties' plan, this should be a step toward a broader peace and security agreement.
The document emphasizes that the future of relations between Israel and Lebanon must be determined solely by the sovereign governments of the two countries. The negotiators also condemned Iran's actions in the region and reaffirmed their intention to continue working on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the elimination of its infrastructure.
The next round of political and security negotiations between Israel and Lebanon is scheduled for the week beginning June 22. The US will continue to act as a mediator and maintain communication between the parties until a comprehensive agreement is reached.