The village of Khiam in South Lebanon, under Israeli bombardment, on October 7, 2024. (Credit: AFP)
The surrender of Hezbollah, the implementation of U.N. Resolution 1559 (which calls for the disarmament of militias) and the election of a pro-American president: This is the only proposal currently on the table to bring an end to the war on the Lebanese front.According to L’Orient-Le Jour’s sources, Washington has made it clear to local stakeholders that earlier proposals, which were based on implementing U.N. Resolution 1701 (requiring Hezbollah’s withdrawal north of the Litani River), are now off the table.Israel appears to be aiming to completely change the status quo at the border, with full American support to pursue this objective.The Israelis have been attempting a ground incursion into several villages in southern Lebanon. It remains unclear whether this signals a genuine intent to invade or if these are merely reconnaissance...
The surrender of Hezbollah, the implementation of U.N. Resolution 1559 (which calls for the disarmament of militias) and the election of a pro-American president: This is the only proposal currently on the table to bring an end to the war on the Lebanese front.According to L’Orient-Le Jour’s sources, Washington has made it clear to local stakeholders that earlier proposals, which were based on implementing U.N. Resolution 1701 (requiring Hezbollah’s withdrawal north of the Litani River), are now off the table.Israel appears to be aiming to completely change the status quo at the border, with full American support to pursue this objective.The Israelis have been attempting a ground incursion into several villages in southern Lebanon. It remains unclear whether this signals a genuine intent to invade or if these are merely...