Ron Dermer

Force in Play

As of July 2026: Concluded third round of Washington talks on May 15-16; military-to-military track opens at the Pentagon on May 29

The US, Israel, and Lebanon signed a 14-point Trilateral Framework Agreement in Washington on June 26. It ties Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament — Lebanon's army must first deploy to pilot zones, clear Hezbollah out, and pass a US-led assessment. Washington pledged $100 million in aid.

Updated Jul 4