Lebanon will officially recognize Israel by December 31, 2026.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has recently defended a US-mediated framework agreement with Israel, asserting it empowers the domestic army despite fierce pushback from Hezbollah. This agreement focuses on deconfliction and aims to avoid war, with Aoun calling on the US to continue supporting Lebanon. However, the Lebanese state's lack of effective sovereignty and Hezbollah's significant influence remain crucial challenges in any broader diplomatic moves.