Israel and Lebanon Reach US‑Brokered Ceasefire Agreement Conditional on Hezbollah Withdrawal

The United States hosted a fourth round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon on June 2‑3, 2026. The parties announced a full cease‑fire plan that requires Hezbollah to halt all fire and withdraw from the area south of the Litani River. Both sides agreed to create "experimental zones" where the Lebanese army will have exclusive control, excluding any non‑state armed groups, as a step toward a broader security accord.

The agreement also calls for the resumption of political and security negotiations starting the week of June 22. The United States pledged to continue facilitating contacts, while Israel said it would protect its citizens if Lebanon failed to implement the deal. Reports indicated 28 Israeli soldiers killed in recent clashes, and a Hezbollah‑launched drone‑borne missile struck an Israeli armored vehicle.

The deal is presented as a framework for dismantling Hezbollah’s armed infrastructure and stabilising the Israel‑Lebanon frontier, though implementation details—including supervision of the experimental zones—remain under discussion.