Israel-Lebanon Renew Ceasefire, Vow Hezbollah-Free Zones

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire and pilot Hezbollah-free security zones in the south.

The truce hinges on a full halt to Hezbollah fire and its retreat north of the Litani River.

Hezbollah is not at the table; the Lebanese army is meant to take control of the zones.

Talks resume the week of June 22 toward a comprehensive deal, with the US mediating.

For India, the bigger risk is the wider Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz, not Lebanon itself.