June 17, 2026
Israel has stayed out of the talks and says it is not bound by the agreement
The interim deal is set to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Israeli forces are still positioned in parts of southern Lebanon
Israel says troops will remain “indefinitely” in seized buffer zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Many Israelis say the framework leaves major security issues unresolved
Tehran says broader negotiations will continue during a 60-day ceasefire period
Israel insists Hamas must disarm, surrender control of Gaza and have no future role in the enclave
