Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire with Strict Hezbollah Conditions and Security Zones

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, a deal announced by the US State Department following Washington-facilitated talks. The agreement is contingent on a complete cessation of attacks by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, with additional conditions including the evacuation of operatives from certain sectors. The pact also outlines the creation of "pilot" security zones within Lebanon, to be managed by Lebanese Armed Forces, where Hezbollah presence would be prohibited. This development comes after recent escalations, including Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire, which had tested a previous truce.