Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work?
Summary
Israel and Lebanon reached a new agreement in Washington, DC, to reduce conflict, but it does not require Israel to fully leave the land it occupies in southern Lebanon. The deal links Israel’s withdrawal to the disarmament of Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based armed group that opposes the agreement and refuses to disarm.Key Facts
- Israel has occupied about 20% of southern Lebanon and fighting between them has killed over 4,000 people since March 2.
- A ceasefire in November 2024 was broken by Israel’s frequent attacks and continued occupation.
- The new agreement was signed after four days of talks in Washington, brokered by the US.
- The deal says the Lebanese army will gradually take control of southern areas as Hezbollah disarms.
- Israel will “progressively redeploy” from Lebanon but will keep control of some security zones until Hezbollah disarms.
- Hezbollah’s leader rejected the agreement and supporters protested in Beirut against the deal.
- Israel says this plan would end Israel’s need for a military presence in Lebanon and denies having any territorial ambitions there.
- Lebanon’s government opposes any attacks by non-state groups like Hezbollah without its permission.
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