Analysis: Inside the fraught Israel-Lebanon accord that critics say was built to fail

Time for visionary leaders to rise in both Lebanon and Israel

A sovereign Lebanon and a secure Israel are not competing goals—they are mutually reinforcing. The framework agreement offers a rare opportunity to turn that vision into lasting peace. By : The Editorial Board , Opinion The time has come for visionary leaders in both Israel and Lebanon to support President Joseph Aoun’s vision for a []

Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement following breakthrough in talks

A framework for a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Lebanon and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the IDF will hand over some occupied territory to Lebanon as part of the deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised the negotiations, hailing them as a breakthrough. “It will take a lot of work and some time to get back to that point, but we believe today is the first step in that journey,” he said. “And the first step is sometimes the hardest step, but it’s the one we’re taking together today.”

“Loyalty to the Resistance”: Framework agreement with occupation harms Lebanon’s interests and cannot be implemented

BEIRUT, July 09 (YPA) – The Loyalty to the Resistance bloc affirmed that the framework agreement signed between the Lebanese authorities and the Israeli occupation has harmed Lebanon’s strategic and vital interests. In a statement, the bloc considered that the security annex of the agreement included dangerous new clauses, prompting even forces and figures that []

Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as ‘blow’ to Iran and Hezbollah

Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as ‘blow’ to Iran and Hezbollah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the US-brokered framework agreement with Lebanon, describing it as a major gain for Israel and a setback for Iran and Hezbollah. We have reached a historic agreement for the State of Israel, following direct negotiations with Lebanon, Netanyahu said during a televised news conference. This is a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, he added. His comments came a day after Israel and Lebanon reached the framework under US sponsorship. But Israeli officials have already said the army will remain inside parts of southern Lebanon, raising doubts over whether the agreement will lead to a real withdrawal or end Israel’s attacks on Lebanese territory.

US says Lebanon issue is separate from Iran

An uneasy calm has descended on Lebanon, with the Israeli military still occupying parts of the south despite Hezbollah insisting it should withdraw. For months, Israel's scorched earth policy has devastated the region, as the US now tries to separate Lebanon’s future from a deal with Iran. Bassam Bounenni reports.