Historic Ceasefire Achieved: Trump Administration Mediates Peace Between Israel and Lebanon

On Wednesday, the State Department revealed that negotiations led by the United States between Israel and Lebanon have successfully resulted in a cease-fire deal.

A joint statement from the US, Lebanon, and Israel declared, “The ceasefire requires a complete halt to Hizbollah’s actions and the withdrawal of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.”

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The statement further elaborated, “Guided by the United States, both parties have agreed to rapidly implement pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces will have sole control, excluding all non-state actors.”

“These initiatives aim to facilitate progress toward a comprehensive peace and security agreement,” it concluded.

The breakthrough comes after two days of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that a deal was coming in testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee earlier Wednesday. 

“As I speak to you now … leaders of the legitimate government of Lebanon and leaders from the government of Israel are seated at the State Department for the second day in a row,” Rubio said.

“And hopefully today will produce a joint statement and an action plan on a track for security in that country, independent from Hezbollah, independent from nefarious influence,” he added.