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The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel preservesIsrael’s right to take all necessary measures in self-defense,” the US StateDepartment announced, adding that the initial truce period could be extended bymutual agreement.
In a statement, the Department of State added that Israel willnot carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese targets, “includingcivilian, military, and other state targets, in the territory of Lebanon byland, air, and sea,” noting that the Government of Lebanon will take “meaningfulsteps to prevent Hezbollah and all other rogue non-state armed group fromcarrying out any attacks, operations, or hostile activities against Israelitargets.”
It stated that all parties recognize Lebanon’s securityforces as having exclusive responsibility for Lebanon’s sovereignty andnational defense, stressing,“no other country or group has claim to be theguarantor of Lebanon’s sovereignty.”
Israel and Lebanon have requested that the United States“facilitate further direct negotiations” aimed at resolving outstanding issues,including “demarcation of the international land boundary,” to reach acomprehensive agreement ensuring “lasting security, stability, and peace.”
The United States said it understands that these commitments“will be accepted by Israel and Lebanon concurrently with this announcement,”adding that they are intended to create conditions for “good-faith negotiationstoward enduring peace and security.”
Washington also emphasized that it intends to “leadinternational efforts to support Lebanon” as part of broader efforts to promotestability and prosperity in the region.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials from the two countries met in Washington, adding that the temporary truce will start at 5 p.m. ET. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin' Caine, “to work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE.”
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