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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
The U.S.-mediated deal would give Lebanese forces exclusive control in pilot zones if Hezbollah stops firing and leaves south of the Litani River.
- On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting fire and evacuating operatives from areas south of the Litani River.
- Previous ceasefires, including an April 17 truce, failed to halt fighting as cross-border strikes and Israeli ground operations continued since hostilities reignited on March 2 between Israel and Hezbollah.
- The agreement establishes 'pilot' security zones under Lebanese Armed Forces control, excluding non-state actors; Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said operations would continue for now.
- Hezbollah rejected the agreement, demanding complete Israeli withdrawal, while residents in Sidon expressed skepticism citing the history of broken peace deals and ongoing violence.
- Negotiators are scheduled to reconvene during the week of June 22 with the aim of reaching a comprehensive peace and security agreement between the two nations.
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