Published on: 2026-06-27
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian language –
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Washington, June 26 /Cinehua/ — U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio stated on Friday that Israel and Lebanon, through U.S. mediation, have concluded a framework agreement on a “durable peace and security,” despite repeated violations of previous ceasefire agreements.
The framework agreement was signed on Friday following the conclusion of the final round of negotiations at the ambassadorial level in Washington / District of Columbia /. It contains a call for strict observance of the ceasefire between the two Middle Eastern countries.
“Today is a good day. We are pleased to announce a framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and, of course, the government of Israel with the mediation and support of the United States of America. It begins to establish the framework for lasting peace and security,” said M. Rubio at the signing ceremony.
However, the details of the framework agreement remain unclear. Neither side has explained how it differs from previous ceasefire agreements.
“Both parties, with the assistance of the United States, have agreed on the expedited creation of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control over the territory, excluding the presence of all non-state actors,” the US Department of State statement says.
“These steps will allow us to move towards concluding a comprehensive agreement on peace and security,” the statement adds.
The agreement was signed by the envoys of Israel and Lebanon in Washington, Yael Leitner and Nada Hammade-Muawwadh. The Lebanese ambassador called this agreement “the first step” on the way to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as to the final cessation of hostilities.
“In this tripartite framework agreement, based on achieving specific results, there is no Iran. There is no ‘Hezbollah.’ And the path to peace between Israel and Lebanon is ‘open,'” said J. Leiter.
Since the entry into force of the April ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel and Hezbollah have repeatedly accused each other of violating the ceasefire, the duration of which has been extended several times. Hezbollah, a militant group in Lebanon supported by Iran, is not a participant in the negotiations. –0–
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