The US State Department has published the text of the agreement on a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which is expected to enter into force Thursday night and will remain in force for ten days.

"Lebanon and Israel have reached an understanding in which both nations will work to create conditions conducive to lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border, while preserving Israel’s inherent right to self-defense," the agreement states, in part.

The parties noted their plans to limit the activities of non-state armed groups that "undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and threaten regional stability." The countries believe that the activities of such groups should be limited in such a way that the only forces allowed to bear arms in Lebanon are the country's security forces.

Israel and Lebanon affirm that the two countries are not in a state of war and commit to direct negotiations in good faith, mediated by the US, with a view to reaching a comprehensive agreement that will ensure lasting security, stability, and peace between the two countries.

The US, which mediated the negotiations, stated that Israel “shall preserve its right to take all necessary measures in self-defense, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks,” and that the cessation of hostilities should not prevent this.

Furthermore, the US stated in the agreement that, following the commencement of the temporary ceasefire, Lebanon, with international support, “will take meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah and all other rogue non-state armed groups in the territory of Lebanon from carrying out any attacks, operations, or hostile activities against Israeli targets.”

US President Donald Trump previously announced that Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, after their first direct talks since 1993.

Israel and Lebanon have been officially at war since the creation of Israel in 1948. Lebanon does not recognize the state of Israel.