Israel-Lebanon Framework: Lebanon and Israel signed a U.S.-brokered framework in Washington to end the state of war and set a roadmap for peace, including phased Israeli withdrawal tied to Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese army control in vacated areas. Hezbollah Rejects Deal: Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem called the pact “null and void,” warning it’s a humiliation and vowing to keep fighting until full Israeli withdrawal. Lebanon’s Response: President Joseph Aoun told Trump Lebanon will assume responsibility for implementing the framework and urged Washington to press Israel to withdraw to enable the Lebanese army to deploy to the border. France Steps In: France said it’s ready to contribute to implementation and stressed restoring full Lebanese sovereignty. IDF Prepares Long Stay: Israel’s defense minister ordered forces to prepare for an extended presence in the “security zone” until Hezbollah is disarmed, while Netanyahu hailed the deal as a “massive blow” to Iran and Hezbollah. Fresh Strikes Despite Truce: Reports say Israel struck southern Lebanon again after the signing, including a drone strike that killed one and injured two, and fighting that killed an Israeli officer near Deir Seryan. Regional Pressure & Hormuz: Iran warned the U.S. it controls Hormuz for 30 days and demanded Israel withdraw from occupied Lebanese areas, as U.S.-Iran tensions flare alongside the Lebanon talks. Cultural Damage: Reuters reports heritage sites across southern Lebanon were hit, with authorities saying occupation limits damage assessment. Beirut Protests: Hezbollah supporters blocked roads and protested in Beirut over the deal, accusing the government of selling out Lebanon.