Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire aimed at halting months of cross-border hostilities, according to a joint statement released by the United States following negotiations in Washington.
The agreement is expected to reduce tensions along the volatile Israel-Lebanon border and create conditions for broader diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region. Under the terms of the ceasefire, hostilities are to cease completely, with the arrangement specifically requiring a full halt to attacks by the Iran-backed Hezbollah and the withdrawal of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.
The latest agreement follows an earlier ceasefire announced last month that failed to fully stop fighting between the parties. Despite previous commitments, clashes continued, raising concerns about a wider regional escalation.
The conflict intensified after Israel launched military operations in Lebanon in March, targeting Hezbollah positions following attacks launched across the border by the group in support of Iran. The confrontation became increasingly linked to broader regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States.
According to the joint statement, Israel and Lebanon have also agreed to continue direct negotiations aimed at building confidence and addressing unresolved issues that have long complicated relations between the neighboring countries.
Iran has previously stated that any broader agreement to end the regional conflict would need to include a ceasefire in Lebanon, making the latest development a potentially significant step toward wider diplomatic progress.
The ceasefire announcement comes as international mediators continue efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East and encourage political solutions to ongoing security challenges across the region.