Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal The US has announced an agreement between Israel and Lebanon to implement a ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing all fire and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. Direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli diplomats, facilitated by the US, aim to create ‘pilot zones’ controlled exclusively by Lebanese armed forces. Hezbollah has stated it will not accept a partial ceasefire, and has not been a party to the negotiations.

• Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US.
• The ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah ceasing all fire and evacuating its operatives from southern Lebanon.
• Pilot zones will be established where Lebanese armed forces will have exclusive control.
• Hezbollah has not participated in the talks and stated it will not accept a partial ceasefire.
• The agreement is seen as a step towards resolving broader conflicts, including the war with Iran.