Breaking: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire Deal, Here's What Will Happen to Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire following the latest round of US-mediated talks in Washington. However, both sides have stated that the implementation of the agreement depends on the stance of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

The agreement was announced through a joint statement released after the talks on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) local time. In the statement, Israel and Lebanon also agreed to establish a number of ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese Armed Forces will have full control over the area without the presence of non-state armed groups.

This diplomatic move is a significant development amid the ongoing conflict along the border between the two countries. Israel and Lebanon do not have formal diplomatic relations, so the agreement reached through direct talks mediated by Washington is seen as a significant step in efforts to ease tensions.

In a joint statement, as reported by AFP, both sides stated that the ceasefire would be implemented under certain conditions. The agreement is said to depend on a ‘complete cessation’ of attacks by Hezbollah.

In addition, the group is also required to withdraw its operatives from southern Lebanon.

The agreement was reached even though cross-border clashes continued on the same day.

Prior to the announcement of the results of the negotiations, Hezbollah stated that it had targeted Israeli forces in the latest attack on the border. On the other hand, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed at least nine people.

The negotiations that led to the latest agreement were the fourth round of direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli diplomats since the conflict resumed on March 2.

The fighting broke out after Hezbollah continued its attacks on Israel in support of Iran. Since then, tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border have increased and raised concerns about a wider conflict in the region.

Washington has led diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and push both sides towards a more permanent solution.

In a joint statement, Israel and Lebanon also agreed to continue dialogue at the end of this month. The two delegations are scheduled to meet again in the week starting June 22.

The follow-up meeting, according to the statement, will be held with the aim of reaching a more comprehensive agreement.