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2026-06-04 06:55:44
[Joint Statement from Lebanon-Israel Talks: Agree to Resume Dialogue, Establish Pilot Zones for Ceasefire] 1. Following their latest talks, Lebanon and Israel issued a joint statement announcing their agreement to resume political and security dialogue in the week of June 22, aiming to reach a comprehensive agreement. The US will continue to assist in communication during the transition period. 2. The statement reiterated that neither side harbors hostility towards the other and pledged to continue direct negotiations to build trust, resolve all outstanding issues, and work towards a comprehensive agreement between the two countries. All parties clearly stated that the future of Israel-Lebanon relations must be decided jointly by the two sovereign governments, rejecting any state or non-state actor holding Lebanon's future hostage. 3. Under US guidance, both sides agreed to expedite the establishment of "pilot zones." Within these zones, the Lebanese Armed Forces will exercise exclusive jurisdiction over the territory, excluding the presence of any non-state actor. 4. The statement also confirmed that Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire after the US-led negotiations yielded results. The ceasefire agreement is predicated on Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire and the withdrawal of all Hezbollah militants from south of the Litani River.
