By Independent Staff
- Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire following U.S.-led talks, announced in a joint statement.
- The ceasefire is conditional on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating its operatives from the South Litani Sector.
- The agreement comes amid recent escalation, including Israeli strikes killing nine in Lebanon and Hezbollah launching rockets into Israel.
- Both nations also agreed to establish “pilot zones” where the Lebanese Armed Forces will assume exclusive control, excluding non-state actors.
- All parties condemned Iran’s regional attacks and destabilizing activities, with representatives set to reconvene the week of June 22 to pursue a comprehensive agreement.
Original source: https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-hezbollah-trump-b2989214.html