The U.S. State Department announced on June 3 that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. This development is expected to enhance the prospects for a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
According to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press, Israel and Lebanon held a fourth round of high-level trilateral negotiations in Washington, D.C., on June 2 and 3, where they issued a joint statement agreeing to implement the ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent upon a complete halt to attacks by Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned armed group in Lebanon, and the withdrawal of all Hezbollah personnel from the southern Litani region.
Additionally, both sides agreed to swiftly establish a demonstration zone under the exclusive control of the Lebanese military, guided by the U.S. They also committed to resuming political and security negotiations aimed at a comprehensive agreement during the week of June 22, with the U.S. facilitating communication between the two parties during that period.
Israel and Lebanon had previously agreed to a ceasefire in April amid military clashes triggered by the fallout from the U.S.-Iran conflict. However, as U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations accelerated, Israel resumed military operations against Lebanon, leading to renewed hostilities.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon may also increase the likelihood of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Reports indicate that the ceasefire proposal under discussion between the U.S. and Iran includes a condition requiring Israel to cease hostile actions against Lebanon.
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