Lebanon, Israel, and the US have reached a trilateral framework agreement. Israeli Prime Minister: Before Hezbollah disarms, Israeli troops will remain stationed in a “security zone” in southern Lebanon.

On the 26th local time, Lebanon, Israel, and the United States announced a tripartite framework agreement in Washington.

On the evening of the 26th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a televised speech, announcing that representatives from Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a major working framework agreement in Washington, D.C., that day. He emphasized that until Hezbollah in Lebanon completely disarms and eliminates security threats to Israel, the Israeli military will maintain a long-term presence in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon.

In his speech, Netanyahu reiterated that the agreement is a major achievement for Israel, "delivering a heavy blow to Iran." He stated that Iran had attempted to use force to compel Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel and the United States have sent a clear signal to Iran: Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and any other armed groups have no foothold in Lebanese affairs.

Netanyahu revealed that, according to the agreement and the recommendations of the Israel Defense Forces, Israel will allow the Lebanese government forces to enter two specific areas for pilot operations. One pilot area is entirely outside the Israeli "security zone," south of the Litani River; the other pilot area is north of the Litani River, involving the extension zone of the "security zone" that Israeli forces have opened over the past two weeks and currently have no need to station troops.

Netanyahu finally stressed that Israel will always ensure the integrity of its original "security zone" in southern Lebanon and will never allow Hezbollah fighters or local residents to return to the area. He reiterated, "Israel's national security is above all interests."

Israeli official reveals details of tripartite framework agreement: Israeli military continues to remain in southern Lebanon's "security zone"

On the evening of the 26th local time, an Israeli official disclosed that after trilateral talks between the United States, Israel, and Lebanon, representatives of the three parties signed a tripartite framework agreement in Washington that evening. According to the agreement, Israel will maintain troops in the "security zone" it unilaterally delineated in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms.

The official stated that within the entire "security zone," the Israel Defense Forces will retain freedom of military action and can take action at any time to eliminate various potential security threats. At the same time, Israel and Lebanon agreed that in two areas outside the "security zone," Israel will gradually withdraw forces and hand over control to the Lebanese government forces.

As of now, the Israeli government and Lebanese authorities have not responded to this information.

Source: CCTV News. Original titles: "Lebanon, Israel, and the US Reach Tripartite Framework Agreement", "Israeli PM: Israeli Forces to Remain in Southern Lebanon 'Security Zone' Until Hezbollah Disarms", "Israeli Official Reveals Details of Tripartite Framework Agreement: Israeli Forces to Continue Stationing in Southern Lebanon 'Security Zone'"

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