Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said ​on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ‌ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that flared up alongside the war in Iran.
The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the ​Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia and the evacuation of all of its operatives ​from the South Litani Sector, according to a joint statement released ⁠with the United States.

"The two sides agreed with the guidance of the ​United States to swiftly advance the creation of pilot zones in which the ​Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of the territory to the exclusion of all non-state actors," they said.

Lebanon and Israel on Wednesday agreed to further direct negotiations to build confidence and resolve ⁠other ​outstanding issues.
The pair will reconvene to hold political ​and security-related talks during the week of June 22 with a view toward a comprehensive agreement, according ​to the statement.