Israel and Lebanon sign U.S.-brokered framework agreement
On June 27, 2026, Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered framework agreement in Washington aimed at ending hostilities. The document establishes a Military Coordination Group to oversee the implementation of peace terms, which include a phased Israeli withdrawal conditional on the disarmament of non-state actors like Hezbollah and the restoration of Lebanese army control over its territory. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced $100 million in humanitarian aid and $30 million to bolster Lebanese military capabilities. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the agreement as null and humiliating, demanding it be replaced by an Iran-U.S. memorandum. Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported conducting a drone strike in Nabatieh to neutralize armed threats shortly after the deal's announcement. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a historic blow to Iran and Hezbollah, parts of his own government expressed opposition. Tensions remain high as the Lebanese army vowed to maintain order following protests against the accord.