Israel and Lebanon announced the renewal of a ceasefire upon certain conditions, but the continued non-engagement of Hezbollah in the talks makes the group’s cooperation uncertain.The ceasefire renewal, which effectively functions as a new attempt at a ceasefire, came as a result of the third round of trilateral talks between the U.S. State Department, an Israeli delegation, and a Lebanese government delegation in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday. The new ceasefire agreement added clear steps for Hezbollah to take, which included its exit from southern Lebanon and a cessation of fire against Israel. As with the previous ceasefire announcements, Hezbollah is unlikely to abide by the agreement, given its continued exclusion from talks. The group has repeatedly voiced its intention not to abide by any ceasefire agreement without the complete withdrawal of Israeli military troops from southern Lebanon.“As a result of the U.S.-led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector,” a joint statement from the three negotiating parties read.