Hezbollah has officially rejected the new United States-mediated ceasefire deal announced on Wednesday between Israel and Lebanon. While the agreement is being framed as a path toward stability, the fact is that Hezbollah was entirely excluded from the negotiation process.
The Washington Post highlighted that the deal aims to establish pilot zones in southern Lebanon that are free of any non-state armed groups, specifically targeting Hezbollah. Under the terms of the agreement, Hezbollah is expected to stop firing on Israel and vacate the southern region, allowing the Lebanese military to move in and take control. However, without the cooperation of Hezbollah, the reality on the ground remains reportedly tense.
