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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 14:20 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • In what might be his final achievement as president, Joe Biden, his diplomats, and their French counterparts have brokered a ceasefire in the increasingly brutal yearlong war between Israel and Hezbollah's Islamist militia in Lebanon.

The article from Slate discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, particularly in the context of the broader Israel-Hamas conflict. It highlights the increasing frequency of skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon border, with Hezbollah, backed by Iran, engaging in rocket attacks and Israel responding with military force. The piece explores the potential for these clashes to escalate into a full-scale war, noting the strategic calculations both sides are making. Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has made threats but has also shown restraint, possibly to avoid a devastating response from Israel. Meanwhile, Israel is dealing with multiple fronts, including Gaza, and is wary of opening another major conflict. The article also touches on international efforts to mediate and prevent a wider conflict, with mentions of diplomatic initiatives from the U.S. and other global actors. The underlying theme is the delicate balance of deterrence, the risk of miscalculation, and the dire humanitarian implications should the situation deteriorate further.

Read the Full Slate Article at [ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/11/ceasefire-israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war-gaza.html ]

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