Full Text of Israel-Lebanon Framework: Gradual IDF Withdrawal After Hezbollah Disarmament

The newly published framework document outlines a comprehensive roadmap aimed at ending the state of conflict between Israel and Lebanon. At its core, the agreement asserts the right of both nations to exist in peace as neighboring sovereign states. The document emphasizes that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) must restore effective authority over all Lebanese territory, a process that will be overseen by a trilateral military coordination group involving the United States.

Disarmament and Pilot Zones

Central to the framework is the establishment of two initial "pilot zones" where the LAF will assume security responsibility. These zones serve as a mechanism for phased verification: only upon the confirmed disarmament of groups like Hezbollah and the destruction of their military infrastructure will the IDF begin to redeploy. The framework explicitly states that the Government of Lebanon must rebuild the state's monopoly on the use of force, ensuring that no non-state actor maintains armed capabilities or a security role anywhere in the country.

Security Guarantees and Reconstruction

Israel maintains its inherent right to self-defense under the agreement, with the text clarifying that Israel's military actions have been a direct consequence of the threat posed by Hezbollah. The framework includes a declaration that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. Simultaneously, the United States commits to rallying international and Arab partners to support Lebanese reconstruction, though any aid is strictly conditioned on verifiable milestones and transparency. The parties also pledge to cooperate on the return of remains and the release of detainees, signaling an intent to resolve long-standing humanitarian issues alongside the security transition.

Verification and Status

While the text aligns with prior statements from the U.S. State Department and Israeli officials, it was published by a single source and has not yet been independently corroborated by official government channels. The Zioneer Intelligence Desk views the document as a developing but significant blueprint for the regional security architecture under the mediation of the Trump administration.