Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on Friday after four days of negotiations in Washington, mediated by the Trump administration. Why it matters: The signing is a significant diplomatic breakthrough, but it's unclear how much of it can be implemented as long as Hezbollah is still armed and influential in the country. The framework is designed to eventually end Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and restore the country's territorial integrity, but that appears a long way off. A…


