U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday in Washington that Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement intended to begin a peace process after months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The agreement, signed by Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad in front of Rubio, establishes a process for Hezbollah’s disarmament and for Lebanon to regain territory taken by Israeli forces during recent clashes. The United States will create a Military Coordination Group for Lebanon to oversee implementation and has pledged $100 million in humanitarian assistance. Rubio said the framework provides a pathway for Lebanon to move beyond a long‑standing crisis and for Israel to address security concerns along its northern border. The deal does not include Hezbollah, and a Lebanese official warned that its lack of direct involvement could lead to internal conflict. Leiter said the ultimate objective is peace between the two countries, contingent on Hezbollah being dismantled and on the Lebanese army receiving sufficient U.S. support. Moawad described the agreement as the first step toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a permanent cease‑fire that would allow displaced people to return home. The framework’s success will depend on the ability of Lebanese authorities to enforce disarmament and on continued U.S. engagement. While the agreement marks a diplomatic advance, its durability remains uncertain as implementation details are yet to be finalized.