Israeli officials have tied any further redeployment of forces from positions north of the Litani River to verifiable progress by the Lebanese Armed Forces in establishing exclusive control and disarming Hezbollah in designated pilot zones, as outlined in the June 2026 trilateral framework agreement. Recent statements from IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir emphasize that operations continue to prevent Hezbollah reconstitution south of the river, while limited Lebanese deployments and Israeli adjustments in areas like Deir Mimas reflect the conditions-based approach rather than a fixed timetable. Ongoing diplomatic coordination involving the U.S. and monitoring mechanisms under Resolution 1701 shape expectations for phased changes, with traders assessing risks from enforcement gaps and security incidents.