Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace
The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States
Published on 26/06/2026 - 20:46 GMT+2
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon, announced on Friday a framework agreement described as an initial step toward peace after months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States.
Hamadeh said the framework marks “a first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, securing a permanent and final cessation of hostilities, enabling our people to return to their land and allowing all Lebanese to live in peace, security, and prosperity.”
Leiter said the ultimate goal of the framework is lasting peace between the two countries.
