Ceasefire in exchange for Hezbollah evacuation from south of the Litani... Here is the joint Lebanese-Israeli statement

The United States held the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between representatives of Israel and Lebanon on June 2 and 3, 2026.

As a result of the negotiations led by the United States, both Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. The entry into force of the ceasefire is conditional on a complete cessation of fire by Hezbollah and the evacuation of all its elements from the area south of the Litani River.

The two sides agreed, under the guidance of the United States, to accelerate the establishment of "Pilot Zones" in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will have exclusive control over the territory, with the exclusion of any armed entity not affiliated with the state.

These steps would allow progress toward a comprehensive peace and security agreement.

All states affirmed that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided exclusively by the two sovereign governments of the two countries. They also rejected any attempt by any state or non-governmental entity to hold or mortgage Lebanon's future.

Israel and Lebanon reaffirmed that they have no hostile intentions toward each other, and committed to continuing direct negotiations to build trust, address all outstanding issues, and work toward a comprehensive agreement between the two countries.

The delegations discussed a security framework based on the discussions held at the Pentagon on May 29, aimed at sustainably ensuring the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Lebanon and Israel. This includes dismantling non-state armed groups and preventing their reconstitution or return.

All parties condemned Iranian attacks on countries in the region, and the ongoing activities that undermine stability in the Middle East, whether through support for proxies or through any other hostile acts.

The United States reaffirmed its continued support for the two governments in exercising their sovereignty. It also stressed that any agreement to cease hostilities must be reached directly between the two governments under the auspices of the United States, and not through any separate track.

The United States affirmed its determination to support the Lebanese Armed Forces with the aim of enhancing their capabilities and enabling them to effectively exercise sovereignty over all Lebanese territory. It also stressed what Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on June 2: "Hezbollah is not only an enemy of Israel and an enemy of America, but it is also an enemy of Lebanon."

Israel reaffirmed that its security and respect for its territorial integrity can only be achieved through the disarmament of Hezbollah and the dismantling of its infrastructure throughout Lebanon. It stressed the importance of direct negotiations led by the United States to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve lasting peace and security.

Lebanon affirmed the need for mutual respect for internationally recognized borders, and the urgent need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing the principles of territorial unity and full state sovereignty. It also committed to enhancing the capabilities of the Lebanese army, with support from the United States, to impose effective control over all Lebanese territory.

The two parties agreed to resume the political and security tracks during the week beginning June 22, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement. The United States also agreed to continue facilitating communication between the two parties during the transitional period.