Beirut's southern suburbs under Israeli bombardment on Nov. 26, 2024. (Credit: Fadel Itani/AFP)
More than 400 days after Hezbollah opened the southern Lebanon front in ‘support’ of Gaza, and more than two months after Israel escalated its operations, the two sides are preparing to implement a 60-day truce agreement. The deal, brokered by the United States with assistance from France, revolves around the full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.The distinct feature of this agreement — or rather this sort of agreement — is that if the 60 days lead to lasting peace along the Lebanese-Israeli border, it will highlight a striking contrast. On the one hand, it carries significant geopolitical implications, while on the other, it requires few political measures for implementation.As it currently stands, the agreement does not require ratification by any party or the adoption of new texts by the U.N. Security Council....
More than 400 days after Hezbollah opened the southern Lebanon front in ‘support’ of Gaza, and more than two months after Israel escalated its operations, the two sides are preparing to implement a 60-day truce agreement. The deal, brokered by the United States with assistance from France, revolves around the full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.The distinct feature of this agreement — or rather this sort of agreement — is that if the 60 days lead to lasting peace along the Lebanese-Israeli border, it will highlight a striking contrast. On the one hand, it carries significant geopolitical implications, while on the other, it requires few political measures for implementation.As it currently stands, the agreement does not require ratification by any party or the adoption of new texts by the U.N. Security...
