Israeli forces remain positioned in southern Lebanon, including areas north of the Litani River, under a June 2026 US-brokered framework agreement that ties any phased redeployment to verifiable Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) control and Hezbollah disarmament rather than fixed deadlines. The deal established limited pilot zones for LAF deployment and minor Israeli pullbacks from select sites, while allowing retention of a broader security buffer as long as threats persist. Recent statements from IDF Chief Eyal Zamir emphasize that operations continue until Hezbollah infrastructure south of the river is eliminated and the LAF demonstrates effective ground presence, with further talks scheduled in Rome in October. Ongoing strikes and infrastructure actions reflect sustained Israeli enforcement of security conditions amid stalled broader implementation.