U.S., Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement on Security and Sovereignty

The governments of the United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement on June 26 designed to address long-standing security concerns and establish a structured process for implementation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement on behalf of the U.S. government. The framework creates a Military Coordination Group involving all three nations, facilitated by the United States, to oversee implementation of the accord's provisions.

The agreement outlines commitments from Israel and Lebanon regarding security arrangements along their border. It establishes a process intended to address militia military infrastructure within Lebanese territory and enable Israeli forces to withdraw from Lebanese borders under specified conditions.

Hizballah, an armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and several other countries, has maintained a significant military presence in Lebanon and has engaged in armed conflict with Israel. The group maintains fighters, weapons caches, and organizational structures inside Lebanon. The agreement directly addresses this military presence as a factor requiring resolution.

Rubio stated that the U.S. government commends both governments for the agreement and views it as a pathway to reducing conflict in the region.

The U.S. government committed financial resources to support implementation. The State Department will provide $100 million in humanitarian assistance coordinated with the United Nations. Additionally, the Department of War indicated it will reimburse the Lebanese Armed Forces with more than $30 million from existing budgetary authorities to strengthen institutional capacity.

U.S. officials framed the agreement as part of efforts to improve stability in the Middle East and strengthen Lebanon's governmental institutions and territorial authority. The government said it intends to work with regional partners on implementation.

The framework represents the first trilateral security agreement involving these three parties and establishes formal mechanisms for ongoing coordination between Israeli and Lebanese authorities, with U.S. participation.