Israel-Lebanon peace deal

Historic Trump-Aoun meeting showcases White House's new Middle East priorities - analysis

Trump's recent meeting with Aoun demonstrates a US commitment to brokering peace between Israel and Lebanon in the wake of the June Framework Agreement.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun as he arrives at the White House on July 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

A rare chance for peace between Israel and Lebanon must not be missed - opinion

We write this from opposite sides of a border that has too often been defined by fear, conflict, and missed opportunities. Our experiences are different, but our hope is shared.

|ByAVITAL LEIBOVICH, AHMED
US President Trump reacts, while shaking hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, says he is open to talks with Hezbollah if asked by Beirut

Trump: US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon,' Iran desperate to hold talks after US strikes • Aoun: 'It's about time for Lebanon to be stable and secure'

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A soldier adjusts a Lebanese flag on an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in the area, July 21, 2026

Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis

Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

IDF says it fired warning shots at Lebanese troops who crossed pilot zone boundary

"The IDF demands that the LAF continue to operate within the agreed areas," the military warned. "Any deviation without prior coordination could endanger its forces."

JULY 21, 2026ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Lebanese army troops deploy at the entrance of the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, Lebanon, July 21, 2026

IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'

Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.

JULY 12, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

Israel-Lebanon framework is a first step, but Hezbollah remains the test - opinion

A new Israel-Lebanon framework offers hope for lasting security, but its success hinges on whether Hezbollah can truly be contained

JULY 10, 2026ByANDREW FOX
Israeli and Lebanese flags on display at a monument called the ‘Good Fence’ in the northern town of Metula, bordering Lebanon, on June 18.
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Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive

The Post assesses Hezbollah's remaining capabilities, Iran's role in rebuilding the group, and whether Israel could have reached the Lebanon deal three months earlier.

JULY 2, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A boy holds a yellow Hezbollah flag while walking among a crowd during a mourning ceremony in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 26, 2026

Full text: The US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework for peace, diplomatic ties

The aim of the deal is to create a path to peace for both Israel and Lebanon, and to establish diplomatic relations between them.

JUNE 29, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, outside Metula, Israel, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, June 27, 2026.