AFTER months of skirmishes and thousands of casualties, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to the ceasefire deal on Tuesday (local time).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, also stressed that the “length” of this ceasefire will depend on “what happens in Lebanon”.
“With the United States’ full understanding, we maintain full freedom of military action. If Hezbollah violates the agreement and tries to arm itself, we will attack. If it tries to rebuild terrorist infrastructure near the border, we will attack. If it launches a rocket, if it digs a tunnel, if it brings in a truck carrying rockets, we will attack”, Netanyahu noted.
The speaker outlined three key reasons for calling a ceasefire: first, to focus on the threat posed by Iran; second, to allow Israeli forces time to rest and replenish their stocks, particularly after delays in weapons and munitions deliveries; and third, to separate the fronts by isolating Hamas, which had relied on Hezbollah for support.
With Hezbollah no longer involved, Hamas is left to face increased pressure. The Israeli military is focused on completing its mission, which includes releasing hostages.
The conflict, which escalated after Hezbollah’s 8 October attack in support of Hamas, has led to significant casualties and ongoing military operations.
ANI
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