Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden at a meeting at the White House, Washington, July 25, 2024. (Credit: Jim Watson/AFP)
"A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah may not be the end," warned a Financial Times op-ed on Nov. 26. The author, a Middle East columnist, highlighted the risk of Hezbollah rearming and reorganizing under Iran's influence, potentially leading to a ‘Syrianization’ of Lebanon despite the truce that began at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Underscoring this concern, Netanyahu issued a stark warning during his cease-fire announcement: “If Hezbollah violates the agreement... we will attack.” He outlined specific triggers for renewed hostilities, including any attempts to rearm, rebuild infrastructure near the border or launch attacks. Israel, he emphasized, retains “full freedom of military action” in coordination with the U. S.Netanyahu's firm stanceChannel 13 reported that a key provision of the U.S.-Israel agreement grants Israel the authority to...
"A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah may not be the end," warned a Financial Times op-ed on Nov. 26. The author, a Middle East columnist, highlighted the risk of Hezbollah rearming and reorganizing under Iran's influence, potentially leading to a ‘Syrianization’ of Lebanon despite the truce that began at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Underscoring this concern, Netanyahu issued a stark warning during his cease-fire announcement: “If Hezbollah violates the agreement... we will attack.” He outlined specific triggers for renewed hostilities, including any attempts to rearm, rebuild infrastructure near the border or launch attacks. Israel, he emphasized, retains “full freedom of military action” in coordination with the U. S.Netanyahu's firm stanceChannel 13 reported that a key provision of the U.S.-Israel agreement grants Israel the...
Humanitarian convoy reaches Rmeish, Ain Ibl, Dibil despite obstacles
