Israel and Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire Brokered by U.S.

Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, according to reports from the Associated Press and the British daily The Guardian on June 3 (local time).

The U.S. Department of State announced in a joint statement immediately after the conclusion of the fourth round of talks held in Washington, D.C. under U.S. mediation that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire.

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This ceasefire is conditional upon the cessation of attacks and the withdrawal of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed faction in Lebanon, from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

In the statement, the countries said, "This measure will enable progress toward a comprehensive peace and security agreement," adding, "All nations reaffirmed that the future relationship between Israel and Lebanon should be determined by the two sovereign governments. Any attempt by a state or non-state actor to hold Lebanon's future hostage is categorically rejected."

Foreign media explained that this refers to Iran. Iran supports Hezbollah and has demanded that Israel halt its attacks on Lebanon as part of any final settlement.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah did not participate in these talks and has stated that it will not abide by any agreements resulting from the negotiations.

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