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CEASEFIRE - with David Horovitz

Nov 26, 2024

David Horovitz, founding editor of The Times of Israel and an expert on Middle Eastern politics, discusses the newly proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. He breaks down the key terms, including troop withdrawals and the establishment of a buffer zone. Horovitz reflects on the emotional challenges faced by reservists and the skepticism surrounding international peacekeeping efforts. The conversation also touches on the complexities of negotiating peace amidst geopolitical shifts and the resilience of Israeli society in the face of ongoing conflict.

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The imminent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon aims to establish a buffer zone by relocating Hezbollah forces and withdrawing Israeli troops.

Skepticism surrounds the ceasefire's viability due to Hezbollah's military strength and historical tensions, complicating future Israeli-Lebanese relations.

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Context of the Ceasefire Agreement

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is becoming imminent, prompted by Hezbollah’s involvement in the recent conflict with Israel. This agreement aims to establish a buffer zone by relocating Hezbollah forces north, while Israeli troops would withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days. A critical aspect of the deal includes a mutual ceasefire where neither Israel nor Hezbollah will act against each other. Despite hopeful intentions, the viability of such terms raises skepticism, especially considering previous failed resolutions like UN Resolution 1701 from 2006, which aimed to curtail Hezbollah's military presence in southern Lebanon.

Intro

4min

Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah

6min

The Emotional Toll of Extended Military Deployments

3min

Negotiating Peace in a Complex Landscape

18min

Challenges in Journalism: The Times of Israel's Commitment

8min

Resilience Amidst Tension: A Reflection on Israeli Society

3min

On October 8th, 2023, Hezbollah joined the war against Israel. Now, nearly fifteen months later, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be imminent.

As of this evening in Israel, the Israeli security cabinet has officially approved a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. Under the proposal, Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days, while Hezbollah forces would relocate farther north, effectively establishing a buffer zone. The Lebanese Army would be stationed in southern Lebanon, to ensure that Hezbollah remains north of the Litani River.

To analyze the key terms of the agreement, and help us unpack its military, political, and social implications, our guest is David Horovitz.

David Horovitz is the founding editor of The Times of Israel. He was previously the editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, and editor and publisher of The Jerusalem Report.

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The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/