根据美国国务院周四发布的消息，以色列与黎巴嫩的停火协议已于周四至周五的子夜时分正式生效，两国承诺将就实现持久和平的全面协议展开进一步谈判。这份经由以黎双方政府同意的文本规定，初步停火期为10天，若黎巴嫩能有效展示其行使主权的能力，经双方同意后可延长停火期。
作为协议的一部分，黎巴嫩政府承诺在国际支持下采取“实质性措施”，防止真主党及其他任何“非国家武装团体”从黎巴嫩境内攻击以色列。此外，协议明确各方均承认黎巴嫩安全部队在保卫国家及行使主权方面拥有专属责任，必须削减真主党的活动，因为官方部队是唯一被授权持械的力量。以色列同意不攻击包括平民、军事及其他国家目标在内的任何黎巴嫩目标，除非是出于自卫。协议还规定，以色列保留在任何时候针对计划中的、迫在眉睫的或正在进行的攻击采取一切必要自卫措施的权利。以黎两国均已请求美方协助，就国际边界划分等议题进行后续调解。
Jerusalem Post/Middle EastBoth countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)ByDANYA SAPERSTEINAPRIL 17, 2026 04:22Updated: APRIL 17, 2026 04:25The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire went into effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday, with the two countries committing to further negotiations toward a comprehensive agreement for lasting peace, according to a Thursday US State Department press release.The press release, the text of which was agreed to by the governments of both Israel and Lebanon, outlined the agreement for the 10-day ceasefire, stating that it could be extended should both countries agree and “as Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty.”As part of the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese government has committed to, with international support, take “meaningful steps” to prevent Hezbollah and any other “rogue non-state armed groups” in Lebanon from attacking Israel.Further, it stated that all parties recognize Lebanon’s security forces as having exclusive responsibility to defend the country and its sovereignty.Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026. (credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Israel has agreed not to attack any Lebanese targets, “including civilian, military, and other state targets,” unless in self-defense. However, Israel still preserves the right to take “all necessary measures in self-defense, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks.”US to take active role in LebanonIsrael and Lebanon have both requested that the US mediate further negotiations on issues such as the demarcation of the international boundary, with the goal of reaching a deal that ensures “lasting stability and peace between the two countries.”The State Department affirmed the US’s intentions to lead international efforts to assist Lebanon “as a component of its broader efforts to advance stability and prosperity in the region.A senior Israeli official also told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday that the US intends to actively lead efforts to disarm Hezbollah and is prepared to use US resources to do so. “Trump wants this to happen, so this time the US will be far more involved,” the official said.Amichai Stein contributed to this report.