د. خليل حسين

The Lebanese-Israeli framework agreement signed in Washington establishes a gradual political and security process aimed at ending the longstanding state of war and enabling mutual recognition and border stability. It outlines Lebanese obligations to extend state authority and disarm non-state groups alongside an Israeli commitment to withdraw forces gradually, with the United States positioned as the primary guarantor and architect. The agreement is shaped by recent US-Iran understandings and regional pressures, providing tactical gains for all parties but leaving key disputes, verification measures, and contentious internal Lebanese dynamics unresolved. Its success depends on Lebanon’s ability to assert state control, Israel’s adherence to phased withdrawal, and sustained US oversight, making the agreement a fragile starting point rather than a definitive settlement.