Israel and Hezbollah Sign Ceasefire as US Mediation Shapes New Lebanon Mechanism

Israel and Hezbollah reached a cease‑fire that took effect at 16:00 local time, brokered by the United States and Qatar with Iranian support. A senior U.S. official said the agreement was finalized after intense talks, and both sides confirmed they were moving to implement it. Hezbollah announced it had already begun adhering to the truce, while the Israeli army said it would keep its forces ready to respond to any threats in Lebanon.

In parallel, Israeli officials discussed a new diplomatic framework for Lebanon that could replace the existing 2024 mechanism involving Israel, Lebanon, the United States, France and the United Nations. The proposed structure would include the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan as mediators, aiming to monitor the cease‑fire and address broader regional tensions.