The Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement: Return to the “Land for Peace”’ Formula

The Israel-Lebanon Trilateral Framework Agreement, signed on June 26 with U.S. support, aims to end the conflict between the two countries by establishing peaceful relations, facilitating Israeli withdrawal, and addressing Hezbollah as a key conflict driver. The agreement includes provisions for working groups, confidence-building measures, and negotiations to achieve lasting peace, but Article 13 has drawn criticism for potentially limiting accountability for past conflicts.