Despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement that came into effect on April 17, **clashes between Israel and Hezbollah persist in Lebanon**. This deal was intended to pause six weeks of intense conflict.
Key Details of the Ceasefire Agreement
The agreement includes a provision allowing Israel to **”take all necessary measures in self-defence, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks.”** This clause highlights the delicate balance of the truce.
It is important to note that the ceasefire deal was signed by the **Lebanese government with Israel, not directly by Hezbollah**. Reports indicate that the Lebanese armed forces currently lack the capacity to fully control the Iran-backed group, Hezbollah.
This situation leaves the partial ceasefire in a **highly precarious and uncertain state**, as reported by the BBC’s Lucy Williamson from Jerusalem, underscoring the ongoing challenges to lasting peace in the region.
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