WHEN Israel accepted a ceasefire in Lebanon, which took effect Wednesday, it said the end of its year-long fight with Hezbollah would allow it to turn its attention back to Hamas in Gaza, as well as its arch-foe Iran.
But Israel has said it will not hesitate to strike Hezbollah again should the terms of the ceasefire be breached, and analysts say the deal is unlikely to pave the way for a similar truce in Gaza — as some leaders and diplomats have hoped — let alone a reduction in hostilities with Tehran.
The reason for a ceasefire in Lebanon but not Gaza is primarily due to the different objectives Israel has in each region.
In Lebanon, Israel’s goal was to push Hezbollah out of the border area to ensure the safety of displaced Israelis, with the ceasefire allowing Israel to shift its focus to Hamas in Gaza.
In contrast, Israel’s main objective in Gaza is to annihilate Hamas entirely, including the destruction of its infrastructure and the release of hostages.
Israel views a ceasefire with Hamas as a step towards achieving this goal, rather than a comprehensive truce.
AFP
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