| The U.S. State Department has published the terms of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, |
** The Lebanese security forces hold exclusive responsibility for Lebanon's
sovereignty and national defense, with no other country or entity
having the right to claim guarantor status.
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The U.S. State Department has published the terms of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, and these are the points included:
(See translation in Arabic section)
Sydney-Middle East Times Int'l:
1. A cessation of hostilities will begin on April 16, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST), for an initial period of 10 days, as a goodwill gesture by the Government of Israel to enable good-faith negotiations.
2. The possibility of extending the period by mutual agreement, provided that tangible progress is made in the negotiations and Lebanon demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty.
3. Israel retains the right to take all necessary measures to defend itself against any planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks, while committing not to conduct offensive military operations within Lebanese territory, whether on land, in the air, or at sea.
4. The Lebanese government, starting from the specified time, is committed to taking concrete steps to prevent "the party" and all non-state armed groups from carrying out any hostile activities against Israeli targets.
5. It is emphasized that the Lebanese security forces bear exclusive responsibility for Lebanon's sovereignty and national defense, and no other country or entity has the right to claim to be a guarantor of Lebanon's sovereignty.
6. Israel and Lebanon have requested that the United States facilitate further direct negotiations, including unresolved issues such as the demarcation of the international land borders, leading to a comprehensive and permanent agreement.
The statement clarified that the United States intends to lead international efforts to support Lebanon, as part of its broader efforts to promote stability and prosperity in the region.
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