What is the US-Israel-Lebanon deal? Hezbollah warns of 'civil war' over 'disarmament of non-state armed g

On 27 June 2026, the United States, Israel and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement. According to Haaretz and the Times of Israel, it ties Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah and includes a minor IDF pullback. Netanyahu called the deal 'historic' and a 'blow to Iran and Hezbollah', and said Israel can maintain a security zone. Lebanon's foreign minister called it a 'victory for diplomacy'. The head of the EU Commission welcomed it as a 'critical step away from escalation', and Egypt urged a gradual Israeli withdrawal.

Hezbollah rejected the deal. Its leader Qassem called it 'null and void' and said it legalizes occupation, while Hezbollah also called it a 'surrender' and a 'gift to the enemy' and warned of civil war. Ben Gvir called the deal a 'major mistake' and demanded a cabinet vote.