Israel, Lebanon Sign Framework Peace Agreement

The deal follows months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an internationally designated terrorist group based in Lebanon.

Israel, Lebanon Sign Framework Peace Agreement

TL;DR

  • Lebanon, Israel, and the United States have signed a new peace framework.
  • The agreement aims to resolve months of armed conflict and bring about long-term stability.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deal, which was signed in Washington.
  • The framework follows months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
  • Israeli forces have been operating inside southern Lebanon and conducting airstrikes.