Talks between the United States, Israel, and Lebanon concluded on a positive note Wednesday after two days of productive discussions, with the three sides agreeing on the structure and guidelines for the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from pilot zones in southern Lebanon.

A U.S. State Department official told Fox News that the parties have finalized the framework for the withdrawal, which is expected to be implemented in the coming days. The discussions will now move into a technical phase focused on implementing all aspects of the Trilateral Framework with the goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Israeli forces launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon in March as part of a targeted operation against the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. In June, Israeli and Lebanese officials reached a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that laid the groundwork for an Israeli withdrawal following the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups in the region.

Despite Hezbollah leaders publicly rejecting the framework, Israeli, Lebanese, and American officials have continued working toward its implementation.

The latest developments represent a significant step forward in efforts to de-escalate the conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border and could pave the way for broader stability in the area if the technical phase progresses smoothly.