People walk next to the rubble of destroyed buildings as they return to their homes in the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine, on the border with Israel, on April 19, 2026. (Credit: Fadel itani/AFP)
The Lebanon-Israel cease-fire agreement continues to spark controversy four days after its announcement.The text published by the State Department has, admittedly, brought an end to the bloodshed in Lebanon [at least for now], where Israel killed an average of 50 people daily. Nevertheless, this document is considered particularly unfavorable to Beirut, as it grants Tel Aviv the “right to take all necessary measures in self-defence,” among other concessions. In return, Lebanon gains nothing beyond a ten-day cease-fire.Has this agreement been endorsed by Lebanese officials? If so, by whom? These questions circulated in recent days, particularly in Hezbollah’s circles. More about the talks Another Lebanon-Israel meeting on Thursday in Washington: Will the truce be extended? In this context, several key figures passed the buck to...
The Lebanon-Israel cease-fire agreement continues to spark controversy four days after its announcement.The text published by the State Department has, admittedly, brought an end to the bloodshed in Lebanon [at least for now], where Israel killed an average of 50 people daily. Nevertheless, this document is considered particularly unfavorable to Beirut, as it grants Tel Aviv the “right to take all necessary measures in self-defence,” among other concessions. In return, Lebanon gains nothing beyond a ten-day cease-fire.Has this agreement been endorsed by Lebanese officials? If so, by whom? These questions circulated in recent days, particularly in Hezbollah’s circles. More about the talks Another Lebanon-Israel meeting on Thursday in Washington: Will the truce be extended? In this context, several key figures passed the buck...
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