MR HOLLER: Good evening. Thank you all for being here. The United States convened a fourth high-level trilateral meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese representatives on June 2nd and 3rd, 2026. As a result of U.S.-led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizballah fire and the evacuation of all Hizballah operatives from the South Litani Sector.
The two sides agreed, with the guidance of the United States, to swiftly advance the creation of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of the territory to the exclusion of all non-state actors. These steps will enable progress towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement.
All countries affirmed the future relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two sovereign governments. They reject any attempt by any state or non-state actor to hold Lebanon's future hostage.
Israel and Lebanon reaffirm that they have no hostile intent toward one another, committed to continuing direct negotiations to build confidence, resolve all outstanding issues, and work towards a comprehensive agreement between the two countries. The delegations discussed a security framework building on discussions at the Pentagon on May 29th aimed at sustainably ensuring the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Lebanon and Israel. This includes the dismantlement of non-state armed groups and the prevention of their re-emergence.
All parties condemned Iran's attack on countries in the region and ongoing activities that undermine stability throughout the Middle East, whether through the support of proxies and all other acts of aggression. The United States reiterated its ongoing support for both governments to exercise their sovereignty. It reaffirmed that any agreement to cease hostilities must be reached directly between the two governments, brokered by the United States and not through any separate track.
The United States underscored its intent to support the Lebanese Armed Forces with the aim of improving their capacity and enabling the effective exercise of sovereignty throughout Lebanese territory. It emphasized Secretary Rubio's June 2nd statement that Hizballah is not just an enemy of Israel and an enemy of America, but an enemy of Lebanon.
Israel reaffirmed that its security and respect for its territorial integrity can only be achieved through the disarmament of Hizballah and the dismantlement of its infrastructure throughout Lebanon. It emphasized the importance of direct negotiations under the leadership of the United States to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve a durable peace and security.
Lebanon reaffirmed the necessity for mutual respect of internationally recognized borders, the urgent need for full implementation of a cessation of hostilities, underscoring the principles of territorial integrity and full state sovereignty. Lebanon committed to enhancing capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces with U.S. support to assert effective control throughout the country.
The two parties agreed to reconvene political and security tracks the week of June 22nd with a view towards reaching a comprehensive agreement. The United States agreed to continue facilitating communications between the two parties in the interim.
Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR MOAWAD: Thank you, Dan.
(In Arabic.)
MR HOLLER: Thank you. Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR LEITER: Thank you, Dan. This achievement would not have been possible without the leadership of President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and President Aoum, and we are thankful for their leadership.
(In Hebrew.)
MR HOLLER: Thank you.
