US announces Israel-Lebanon framework agreement after Washington talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a framework agreement following talks in Washington, marking a potential step toward easing tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

Rubio said the framework was finalised after discussions involving officials from both sides, although details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed.

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The breakthrough comes amid months of heightened tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where cross-border exchanges of fire and military operations have raised fears of a broader regional conflict. The United States has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and encourage a negotiated path forward.

The announcement also follows sustained US mediation aimed at stabilising the frontier and building on previous agreements between the two countries.

"We are happy to announce a framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and of course the government of Israel, with a mediation and support of the United States of America," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the signing ceremony.

The agreement "begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security," Rubio added.