Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire as operations continue in south

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire on the condition that Hezbollah stops firing, the U.S. State Department said. The agreement includes plans to establish pilot zones under exclusive Lebanese army control. Israeli officials said military operations in southern Lebanon will continue for now.

The operations target what officials described as terrorist infrastructure while preserving freedom of action in response to attacks.

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State Department stated the two sides agreed under U.S. guidance to move quickly toward the pilot zones. The zones are intended to place security responsibility with the Lebanese army. Israeli officials said the operations will continue despite the ceasefire. They cited the need to maintain response capability if attacks resume.

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