US State Department: “The agreement between Lebanon and Israel includes preserving Israel’s inherent right to self-defense”

The US State Department issued a statement addressing the provisions of the existing understanding between Lebanon and Israel, pointing to arrangements related to the ceasefire and the possibility of extending it, in addition to commitments on the Lebanese side and measures aimed at preventing any attacks against Israel.

Key points from the US State Department statement:

• “The agreement between Lebanon and Israel includes preserving Israel’s inherent right to self-defense

• The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel can be extended if progress is made in the negotiations and if Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty

• Israel retains its right to self-defense and will not carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese state targets

• The Lebanese government will take serious steps to prevent Hezbollah and all groups from launching any attacks against Israeli targets

• The Lebanese government will take serious steps to prevent Hezbollah and all groups from launching any attacks against Israeli targets”