Civilians and soldiers inspect the debris of a car targeted by an Israeli drone in connection with the assassination of Mohammad Hamed Gebara, a Jamaa Islamiya commander, in the Western Bekaa, July 18, 2024. (Credit: Hassan Jarrah/AFP)
The prospect of an agreement leading to a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip is receding. Although the mediators continue to deploy efforts, bellicose rhetoric has once again prevailed over that of de-escalation, especially with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to carry on with the war and strengthen his position on the ground, in parallel with his planned visit to the US to deliver a speech before Congress. Read also Offshore gas, another concern in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict Diplomatic sources said that he is seeking to obtain further US political and military support for the continuation of the war, and will attempt to obtain cover to expand his operations against Hezbollah in south Lebanon. This does not necessarily imply an all-out war, but it could mean stepping up strikes and even increasing the number...
The prospect of an agreement leading to a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip is receding. Although the mediators continue to deploy efforts, bellicose rhetoric has once again prevailed over that of de-escalation, especially with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to carry on with the war and strengthen his position on the ground, in parallel with his planned visit to the US to deliver a speech before Congress. Read also Offshore gas, another concern in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict Diplomatic sources said that he is seeking to obtain further US political and military support for the continuation of the war, and will attempt to obtain cover to expand his operations against Hezbollah in south Lebanon. This does not necessarily imply an all-out war, but it could mean stepping up strikes and even increasing the...
