Israel, Lebanon unveil ceasefire agreement backed by US mediation Lasting truce or temporary pause?

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire and committed to measures aimed at stabilising the border region, according to a joint statement published by the US Department of State.

“The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2 and 3, 2026. 

As a result of the U.S.-led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector,” the statement said.

The parties also agreed, under US leadership, to move quickly toward establishing pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces would exercise exclusive control, preventing the presence of any non-state actors.

“All countries reaffirmed that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two sovereign governments. They rejected any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon’s future hostage. 

Israel and Lebanon reaffirmed that they have no hostile intent toward one another and committed to continuing direct negotiations to build confidence, resolve all outstanding issues, and work toward a comprehensive agreement between the two countries. 

The delegations discussed a security framework, building on discussions at the Pentagon on May 29, aimed at sustainably ensuring the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Lebanon and Israel. This includes the dismantlement of non-state armed groups, and the prevention of their re-emergence,” the State Department statement added.

The sides also condemned Iran’s actions during the talks, according to the statement.

By Jeyhun Aghazada