Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire following US-led negotiations, according to a joint statement released by the US State Department. The agreement was finalized on Thursday, following the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives, which was convened by the US from Tuesday to Wednesday.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “As a result of the US-led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire,” the statement said. According to the statement, the ceasefire will take effect only if Hezbollah fully ceases its attacks and withdraws all operatives from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. Lebanese army to take control of designated zones Under the agreement, Israel and Lebanon will quickly move to establish pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces will exercise exclusive control without the presence of any non-state armed groups. The parties said these measures are intended to create conditions for a broader peace and security arrangement. Israel and Lebanon also reaffirmed that they have “no hostile intent” toward each other and agreed to continue direct negotiations under US mediation to resolve outstanding disputes. The delegations discussed a broader security framework based on talks held at the Pentagon on Friday, including measures aimed at dismantling non-state armed groups and preventing their return. The statement also included criticism of Iran’s activities in the region, with all parties condemning actions they said undermine Middle East stability through support for proxy groups and other forms of aggression.