Israel and lebanon sign historic security agreement

Israeli and Lebanese flags hang in a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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Israel and Lebanon signed a historic framework agreement in Washington this Friday, with the strong support of the United States

The ceremony was attended by the American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and was signed by the ambassadors of both countries: Yechiel Leiter, for Israel, and Nada Hamadeh Moawad, for Lebanon.

Rubio highlighted that the agreement represents an important step forward after years of suffering caused by external interference.

The document lays the foundation for changing the security reality on Israel’s northern border, with the main objective of completely eliminating Iran’s influence in Lebanon and disarming Hezbollah.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the Israel-Lebanon peace framework: “It’s the beginning of the beginning. There is a lot of work ahead.”

According to the text, Israel will maintain its presence in the Yellow Line area until Hezbollah is completely disarmed and Lebanon is able to exercise full sovereignty over its entire territory.

A senior Israeli official explained that the withdrawal will only occur when Hezbollah ceases to be a relevant force in the country, maintaining Israel’s right to respond to any threat.

The agreement includes a pilot program in two selected areas in southern Lebanon.

In these locations, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw from limited sectors, and the Lebanese Armed Forces will take control, with initial support from American troops.

The objective is to test in practice whether Lebanon can guarantee security in the region.

A senior Israeli diplomat called the deal a major achievement.

According to him, the tripartite framework (United States, Israel and Lebanon) paves the way for future agreements and lasting peace.

The text rejects any attempt by Iran to force a unilateral withdrawal from Israel and removes any role or influence from either Iran or Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The agreement comes after four days of intense negotiations in Washington and is seen as a significant step towards stabilizing the border and reducing tensions in the region.

Published in 06/27/2026 18h47

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