A coalition of six human rights and press freedom organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Reporters Without Borders, have expressed concern over the recently signed Israel-Lebanon framework agreement. The groups claim that certain clauses in the agreement, brokered by the United States on June 26, could potentially impede justice for victims of international war crimes. Specifically, clauses 3 and 13 are highlighted as problematic as they may prevent Lebanon and Israel from seeking recourse to international courts, such as the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. The organizations argue that these clauses violate international law by restricting the return of displaced residents to their homes, particularly those in zones currently occupied by Israel, and by limiting civilians' ability to pursue actions in international political or legal forums. This concern arises following months of hostilities resulting in civilian harm, including war crimes, humanitarian law violations, and gross human rights abuses. Many Lebanese have protested against the government for signing this agreement, which does not require the Israeli army to withdraw from occupied territories, affecting those most impacted by the conflict that has resulted in at least 4,300 deaths, over 12,000 injuries, and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes since early March. The organizations emphasize that accountability for war crimes is essential and should not be compromised in any agreement. They argue that states cannot waive or negotiate away their obligation to investigate and prosecute serious international crimes, nor can they extinguish individuals' rights to truth, justice, and reparation. Meanwhile, the Lebanese President has stated that the agreement does not legitimize Israeli occupation but empowers the Lebanese army to extend its authority across the country's territory. With a ceasefire agreed upon on June 21 and the Israel-Lebanon framework signed five days later, many displaced Lebanese have begun returning to their homes in southern Lebanon. However, many residents fear they have nowhere to return to due to the destruction of dozens of towns and villages near the border by Israeli forces. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on these concerns.