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Israeli Officials Concerned Hizbullah Won't Cooperate on Emerging Lebanon Deal
(Ha'aretz) Jonathan Lis - Israel is seeking to secure a northern border ceasefire agreement that will enable the return of northern residents to their homes. Sources indicate that both the Iranian axis and Hizbullah are ready to "cut their losses" and stop the ongoing damage they have suffered in recent months. However, it remains to be seen whether Hizbullah's leadership will explicitly or tacitly accept an arrangement that gives Israel freedom to strike Hizbullah targets if it attempts to reestablish itself near the Israeli border. Hizbullah is gradually rebuilding its capabilities and returning to operational readiness, with its leadership believing they've weathered the worst. Meanwhile, Israel has welcomed the Biden administration's acceptance of many Israeli demands regarding strikes on terrorist targets within Lebanon after a ceasefire takes effect.