Israel's double game between negotiations with Lebanon and occupation in the south
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Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement, but Israel maintains a "double game" strategy.
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Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement after their first round of negotiations in Washington. This agreement comes as Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, observes Israel's strategy in Lebanon as a "double game" balancing talks with continued occupation in the south. Ibish notes Israel's stated intention to push out Hezbollah, which serves as a justification for expanding control and establishing a buffer zone up to the Litani River. This analysis highlights the complex dynamics between the two nations, even amidst diplomatic efforts. The situation is further complicated by concurrent developments between Iran and the United States.
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Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement after their first round of negotiations in Washington.
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