U.S. Announces Israel-Lebanon Security Framework Aimed at Disarming Hezbollah

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon on Friday. The agreement was signed in Washington.

The framework establishes a roadmap to restore Lebanese sovereignty and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. It provides for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon once threats against Israeli civilians are removed.

The agreement also establishes a U.S.-facilitated trilateral military coordination mechanism. This mechanism will oversee implementation and reduce tensions in the area.

No timeline has been announced for Hezbollah’s disarmament or the implementation of key provisions of the deal.

The announcement follows months of cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. It forms part of broader U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East to reduce Iranian-backed group influence after recent confrontations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.