Israel rules out withdrawing from seized land

Talks on a comprehensive final agreement will reportedly begin only after both sides have implemented their obligations under the framework and are expected to continue for up to 60 days.

The future of Israel’s offensive against Lebanon remained a major question mark on June 15, as Israeli officials signaled that any U.S.-Iran agreement would not be binding on Israel, raising doubts about prospects for de-escalation.

Like Abdallah, hundreds of thousands of displaced residents across Lebanon are closely following regional diplomacy with cautious optimism, hoping any easing of tensions could pave the way for a broader ceasefire and eventually allow them to return home.

The US-Iran ceasefire announcement has raised hopes in Lebanon, after Pakistani mediators claimed it included an end to Israel’s war on the country.