Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Israel and Lebanon had reached a framework agreement aimed at achieving "lasting peace and security."

The agreement, which came as a result of talks mediated by the United States, calls for the implementation of a ceasefire between the two nations.

That ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire by the paramilitary group Hezbollah and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector, an area in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah was not a party to Friday's agreement. It is not clear whether the group will abide by any ceasefire.

But an end to hostilities between Israel and Lebanon is considered crucial to obtaining a lasting peace deal between the United States and Iran, which sponsors Hezbollah.

The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February. The U.S. has reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran to pause that conflict for at least 60 days while peace talks proceed.

"Today is a good day in that we are happy to announce a framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and, of course, the government of Israel, with a mediation and support of the United

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