Israeli and Lebanese officials signed a U.S.-brokered framework agreement in June 2026 that links any Israeli withdrawal from positions beyond the Litani River to verifiable Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese Armed Forces assumption of control in designated pilot zones north and south of the river. The security annex conditions further redeployments on measurable results rather than fixed timelines, reflecting Israeli concerns over Hezbollah rebuilding capabilities. As of mid-September 2026, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that the war is not over and that forces will maintain forward positions south of the Litani until Hezbollah is removed and the LAF demonstrates greater effectiveness. Recent incidents, including Israeli forces assuming control of a Lebanese army site near Deir Mimas, underscore ongoing operational activity and limited progress on the pilot zones. Trader pricing for near-term resolution dates remains low, consistent with these conditions-based requirements and persistent security frictions.