Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement brokered by the United States.

It aims to end years of conflict and create the conditions for future peace agreements between the two countries. The document is not a full-fledged peace treaty, but provides for a transition to direct negotiations. The main condition of the agreement: Lebanon undertakes to restore full control over its territory and disarm all non-state armed groups, primarily Hezbollah. The document also provides for the exclusive right of the Lebanese state to make decisions on war and peace.