"We are pleased to announce a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel , brokered by the United States ," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, emphasizing that the agreement is a " first step . " Peace and security "is what these two countries deserve," Rubio added.

"The first step is sometimes the most difficult," Rubio added, "and that's the one we're taking together today." " Today is the beginning of the beginning. There's much work to do. We don't underestimate the difficulties of the task ahead, but we understand its importance and how vital it is," he emphasized, expressing his hope that the dialogue will continue to bring about "tangible progress so that the people" of Lebanon and Israel can have "confidence in the future, a future of peace and prosperity."

"The negotiations were long and today they bore fruit," Netanyahu said. "The most important thing is that Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon . This is a great achievement, and we will maintain it until Hezbollah disarms, until there is any danger to the State of Israel. This is also a severe blow to Iran. And essentially, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them: it's none of your business."

Hezbollah responded harshly: "We reaffirm Hezbollah's position, which rejects direct negotiations with the Israeli enemy," said Lebanese Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah. "We warn against the political and security bias of the negotiations, which undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and causes dangerous internal divisions."

Italy

"The Italian government welcomes the announcement of a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel , mediated by the United States. It is essential to consolidate the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and create the conditions for a lasting peace between these two nations that affirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and the security of Israel," the Italian Prime Minister's office said in a statement.