With the sponsorship of President Donald Trump, Israel and Lebanon sealed a framework agreement this Friday that paves the way for peace between both nations and aims for the complete disarmament of Hezbollah and the dismantling of its terrorist network, in addition to the implementation of "pilot zones" in territories previously controlled by the pro-Iran group.
The signing ceremony between the parties took place in Washington and was attended by the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who emphasized that this trilateral understanding "begins to establish a framework for lasting peace and security", although he warned that "there is much work ahead."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the signing of the document and described it as a victory against Iran. The Likud leader specified that, under the conditions of the pact, the Lebanese army will be authorized to return to two "pilot zones" to begin taking charge of sectors in southern Lebanon, but clarified that Israeli forces will remain in the security zone until Hezbollah is fully disarmed.
"Iran has been trying to force us to withdraw from southern Lebanon through pressure, but in practice Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them: 'This is not your business'", declared Netanyahu. "You have no role in Lebanon; neither you, nor Hezbollah, nor any terrorist organization."
