U.S. Launches Lebanon Ceasefire Monitor via CENTCOM as Israel-Lebanon Talks Continue Into Thursday
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
U.S. Launches Lebanon Ceasefire Monitor via CENTCOM as Israel-Lebanon Talks Continue Into Thursday
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
A U.S. monitoring mechanism is now operating through Central Command to give policymakers real-time, accurate information on fighting in Lebanon, a U.S. official said.
The step followed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Friday calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, aimed at solidifying the ceasefire and setting up future talks.
Washington-brokered talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials resumed in Washington and are expected to continue into Thursday, with Aoun publicly thanking the U.S. for efforts to end the war and strengthen Lebanese state authority.
Rubio said the administration expects the Lebanese Armed Forces and sovereign government—not Hezbollah—to secure Lebanese territory, while arguing Iran’s regional proxies are covered under the recent U.S.-Iran framework.
The mechanism lands amid broader debate over whether Lebanon and Hezbollah should be tied to U.S.-Iran negotiations, with critics warning Tehran could use the process to protect its most important proxy.
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Overview
The United States, following high-level talks with Iran in Switzerland, established a real-time monitoring mechanism through CENTCOM to oversee the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, this led to the creation of a 'de-confliction cell' involving the US, Iran, and Lebanon, as outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The cell aims to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and prevent further military attacks in Lebanon. This initiative is part of a broader US-Iran memorandum, which took effect on June 18, 2026, and commits all parties to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.