Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Israel and Lebanon, with U.S. involvement, signed a framework agreement described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict with Hezbollah. The agreement aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty, end hostilities, and address security concerns, though details remain undisclosed. The conflict, which began in March 2024, has resulted in over 4,000 deaths in Lebanon and 37 Israeli soldier fatalities, with ongoing tensions over Hezbollah's disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal.