Lebanese soldiers near a damaged building in the village of Khiam, Dec. 23, 2024. (Credit: AFP)
More than five weeks have passed since the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah was signed, and less than 25 days remain for its full implementation. In the meantime, both parties are expected, at a minimum, to withdraw entirely from the area south of the Litani River to the Blue Line. We say “at a minimum” because the agreement includes other commitments whose timelines remain vague, notably the cessation of Israeli overflights, the implementation of Resolution 1559 concerning the dismantling of armed groups and Resolution 1680 regarding international borders.Recent developments surrounding Resolution 1680 — particularly the collapse of the Syrian regime and Iran’s strategic setback in Syria — will likely facilitate its implementation as a fait accompli. However, Resolution 1559 remains firmly on the agenda, despite the...
More than five weeks have passed since the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah was signed, and less than 25 days remain for its full implementation. In the meantime, both parties are expected, at a minimum, to withdraw entirely from the area south of the Litani River to the Blue Line. We say “at a minimum” because the agreement includes other commitments whose timelines remain vague, notably the cessation of Israeli overflights, the implementation of Resolution 1559 concerning the dismantling of armed groups and Resolution 1680 regarding international borders.Recent developments surrounding Resolution 1680 — particularly the collapse of the Syrian regime and Iran’s strategic setback in Syria — will likely facilitate its implementation as a fait accompli. However, Resolution 1559 remains firmly on the agenda,...
