U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the achievement of a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel following a series of talks hosted in Washington, D.C. This move aims to establish new security arrangements along Lebanon's southern border.
According to Israeli media reports, the agreement includes the temporary presence of Israeli forces in the Yellow Line area until the disarmament of Hezbollah is completed and the Lebanese state can assume full security responsibilities in the region.
The reports indicate that the agreement also involves the launch of a pilot security program in collaboration between the Lebanese and Israeli armies, aiming to enhance stability and prevent escalation along the border.
The stated goal of the agreement is to end Iranian influence within Lebanon. Further consultations regarding implementation mechanisms and guarantees tied to the new understanding are expected in the upcoming phase.