USA, Lebanon, and Israel issued a joint statement last night at the end of the current round of talks in Washington.

What are the Important implications?

A ceasefire will be achieved only when Hezbollah no longer exists in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon is a signatory to a document defining Hezbollah as an enemy.

Lebanon is a signatory to a document declaring its desire to reach a full peace agreement with Israel.

Lebanon condemns Iran and declares a severance of ties with it (this follows the unusual statements by the Iranian Foreign Minister last night regarding the fateful connection between Iran and Lebanon).