Israel and Lebanon announce a new ceasefire, but Hezbollah’s cooperation is uncertain
Israel and Lebanon have announced a renewed ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah's cooperation, which remains uncertain. The ceasefire agreement includes steps for Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon and cease fire against Israel. However, Hezbollah's exclusion from negotiations raises doubts about its compliance with the new terms.
- ▪Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire following trilateral talks with the U.S. State Department.
- ▪The ceasefire requires Hezbollah to exit southern Lebanon and stop firing at Israel.
- ▪Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that operations in Lebanon would continue despite the ceasefire.
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Israel and Lebanon announced the renewal of a ceasefire upon certain conditions, but the continued non-engagement of Hezbollah in the talks makes the group’s cooperation uncertain. The ceasefire renewal, which effectively functions as a new attempt at a ceasefire, came as a result of the third round of trilateral talks between the U.S. State Department, an Israeli delegation, and a Lebanese government delegation in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday. The new ceasefire agreement added clear steps for Hezbollah to take, which included its exit from southern Lebanon and a cessation of fire against Israel. As with the previous ceasefire announcements, Hezbollah is unlikely to abide by the agreement, given its continued exclusion from talks.
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