Israel reaffirms commitment to ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Israel has reaffirmed its commitment to a ceasefire agreement reached with Lebanon and the United States, while stressing that it reserves the right to respond to any threats or attacks, according to a statement posted on X by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter.

Leiter said Israel remains committed to the agreement provided that Hezbollah does not violate its terms, adding that the ceasefire would be maintained under those conditions. He also emphasised that Israel retains the right to act in self-defence under all circumstances, Caliber.Az reports. 

Israel remains committed to the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel, Lebanon and the US.

If Hezbollah does not violate the agreement, it will be kept.

Under all circumstances, Israel retains its right to respond to attacks against it and to thwart threats to its…

— Ambassador Yechiel (Michael) Leiter (@yechielleiter) June 18, 2026

He stated that Israel maintains its right to respond to attacks and to prevent threats against its territory, civilians, and military personnel.

"Under all circumstances, Israel retains its right to respond to attacks against it and to thwart threats to its territory, citizens and soldiers," he wrote on X. 

Earlier, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri made similar remarks regarding the ceasefire framework.

By Sabina Mammadli