Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could undermine Hezbollah and Iran Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes despite a recently signed ceasefire, raising doubts about the agreement’s effectiveness. The deal, mediated by the U.S., aims to strengthen state-to-state relations between Israel and Lebanon, sidelining Hezbollah and Iran. While the Lebanese army is deploying to designated zones, experts question its ability to disarm Hezbollah.

• Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging strikes despite a recently signed ceasefire agreement.
• The ceasefire is intended to bolster state-to-state solidarity between Israel and Lebanon, excluding non-state actors like Hezbollah and Iran.
• Hezbollah has rejected the ceasefire, viewing it as a threat to the Lebanese people.
• The agreement emphasizes that the future relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by their sovereign governments.
• The Lebanese army is deploying to “pilot zones” to take operational control and neutralize non-state actors.
• Experts suggest the ceasefire is more of a de-escalation agreement and question its sustainability without monitoring or verification.
• U.S. intervention reportedly prevented an Israeli march on Beirut, a move seen as counterproductive to peace efforts.