Settlement ends greater than a 12 months of preventing between Hezbollah and Israeli navy.
No less than 3,823 individuals killed, greater than 1.2 million displaced and estimated financial losses of $8.5bn.
Lebanon’s prime minister is asking Hezbollah’s almost 14-month battle with Israel the “cruellest part” within the nation’s historical past.
The ceasefire gives hope for a return to peace and an opportunity for individuals to rebuild their lives.
However the settlement has raised questions:
Is the underfunded Lebanese military ready to implement the phrases of the deal?
And the way fragile will the scenario be within the subsequent 60 days, when Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters withdraw from southern Lebanon?
Presenter: Tom McRae
Visitors:
Jamal Ghosn – Political commentator
Randa Slim – Director of the Battle Decision Program on the Center East Institute
Drew Mikhael – Non-resident fellow on the Tahrir Institute of Center East Coverage
