Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the framework alongside Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, though officials did not release details on the agreement’s terms.
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Israel and Lebanon announced Friday that they have agreed to an initial framework intended to begin a peace process between the two countries.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement alongside the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors, according to the Associated Press. Officials did not provide details on the specific terms of the framework.
The announcement marks an early step toward a broader diplomatic process involving Israel and Lebanon after continued tensions and fighting along the border region.
Hezbollah, which has fought Israel in southern Lebanon, was not part of the negotiations, according to The Telegraph.
As part of the framework, Israel reportedly committed to withdraw from two locations in southern Lebanon.
The agreement’s long-term implications remain unclear because officials did not disclose the full terms or explain what steps would follow the initial framework. The announcement, however, places the United States in a central diplomatic role as Israel and Lebanon move toward the start of a formal peace process.
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