US, Israel & Lebanon sign trilateral framework deal after fifth round of talks

Israel, Lebanon, and the US have inked a trilateral accord to de-escalate border tensions, marking a significant step towards peace. Under the deal, Israel will withdraw from two southern Lebanese areas, with the Lebanese Armed Forces taking charge as part of a pilot security plan. Officials hailed it as a breakthrough, though challenges remain. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, criticizing it as unilateral concessions by Lebanon.