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June 26, 2026
Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement for Peace with U.S. Mediation
- Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighting its significance.
- The agreement focuses on restoring Lebanese sovereignty and includes a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah's compliance, with discussions on the disarmament of Hezbollah.
- Lebanese officials emphasize the withdrawal of Israeli forces as a top priority, while Israeli officials seek the disarmament of Hezbollah, complicating the path to peace.
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- Israel and Lebanon expected to sign framework agreement in Washington, Israeli officials sayJun 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM · Reuters
- Israel and Lebanon expected to sign framework agreementJun 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM · Axios
- Rubio announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon after talks in WashingtonJun 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM · Reuters
- Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and security'Jun 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM · CNBC
- Israel to withdraw from two areas in Lebanon under newly signed agreementJun 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM · CNN
- Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio saysJun 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM · NBC
- Israel-Lebanon framework agreement sets process to disarm Hezbollah, Rubio saysJun 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM · Reuters
- US, Israel, Lebanon announce framework agreement, boxing out IranJun 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM · The Hill
- In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From Two Areas in LebanonJun 26, 2026 at 10:39 PM · NYT