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Published on 2024-11-28 04:00:25 - Brian Stokes
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  • BEIRUT (Reuters) - A ceasefire deal agreed to by Lebanon and Israel expands the area expected to be free of Hezbollah's arms and spells out the Lebanese security forces entitled to carry weapons, sharpening language from prior U.N. resolutions on the matter in ways that appear to corner Hezbollah, diplomats and analysts said.

The article from U.S. News discusses a ceasefire proposal between Hezbollah and Israel, which stipulates that only official Lebanese forces would be allowed to carry arms within Lebanon. This proposal aims to reduce hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border, where tensions have escalated due to recent conflicts. The agreement would see Hezbollah, a powerful non-state actor, relinquishing its military presence in favor of the Lebanese army and other recognized security forces. The proposal is part of broader international efforts to stabilize the region, with implications for both local and regional security dynamics. However, the implementation of such an agreement faces numerous challenges, including Hezbollah's significant political and military influence in Lebanon, and the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and other regional players.

Read the Full U.S. News & World Report Article at [ https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-11-27/hezbollah-israel-ceasefire-proposal-says-only-official-forces-may-carry-arms-in-lebanon ]