Israel’s Ongoing Strikes in Lebanon Expose the Fragility of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefires
Almost a year after a ceasefire, Israel continues daily strikes in Lebanon, raising alarms about the sustainability of peace deals and their impact on American national security interests.
As a so-called ceasefire holds in Gaza, Israel’s persistent airstrikes across southern Lebanon reveal a troubling pattern that threatens regional stability—and ultimately America’s security. Nearly eleven months after a U.S.-brokered truce aimed to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel’s near-daily bombardments continue unabated, underscoring the failings of vague diplomatic agreements and fragile enforcement mechanisms. Are We Witnessing a ‘Lessfire’ Instead of a Ceasefire? This is no ordinary peace deal. Described aptly by Middle East thinker Mona Yacoubian as a “lessfire,” the arrangement permits Israel unchecked authority to strike when it perceives threats without triggering full-scale conflict. For hard-working Americans...
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