“If Israel decides to act [against Tehran], it will notify the United States as soon as possible,” is allegedly among America’s stipulations.

The IDF has warned residents of Southern Lebanon not to return to their villages until Israeli forces withdraw.

With the latest ceasefire, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in particular has disappointed his voters.

It marks the first time since 2000 that Israeli forces have advanced this deep into Lebanese territory.

Concerns linger over Hezbollah’s compliance and Israel’s operational freedom.

Israel is at a turning point in the conflict with Hezbollah. Despite Israel’s military successes, the planned agreement contains significant weaknesses that could have a detrimental effect.

Hezbollah’s dilemma: continue insisting on conditions for an agreement full of loopholes, or back down while senior officials who could rehabilitate the organization remain.

“It’s important to demonstrate that we are serious. That’s the name of the game in the Middle East.”

“There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon.”