Israel and Lebanon implement a conditional ceasefire aimed at ending hostilities in Lebanon as the United States seeks to narrow obstacles to broader talks between Washington and Tehran. Multiple outlets report that the renewed or extended ceasefire is tied to Hezbollah’s actions. Under the U.S.-mediated framework, Hezbollah must stop firing first and cease all attacks, and it is required to withdraw or evacuate its operatives from areas south of the Litani River. The agreement also involves creating limited “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be barred, with the Lebanese Armed Forces expected to control those areas.

Despite the announcement, sources describe continuing fighting in some areas. One outlet says a partial truce reduces attacks on Beirut and northern Israel while fighting continues in southern Lebanon. Another reports that Hezbollah rejects the Israeli ceasefire deal and disputes its conditions, characterizing them as equivalent to surrender.

In parallel, reporting highlights Iran’s stance that Lebanon is part of any U.S.-Iran ceasefire or peace framework, with warnings that Iran could abandon or intensify its approach if Israel continues strikes in Lebanon. Reactions are described as mixed in Israel and Lebanon, reflecting uncertainty about whether the arrangement will hold.