Lebanon Gains U.S. Backing for Peace

Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under the auspices of the United States in Washington, which includes a plan for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in exchange for Lebanese efforts to contain weapons and confine them to the state’s hands. The agreement aims to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty and restore stability, with ongoing external support, particularly from the United States and the UAE, to assist the Lebanese army and prevent escalation. The implementation of the agreement has sparked domestic controversy, especially with Hezbollah's rejection and its warning of a civil war if the government attempts to enforce the deal.

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