Pushing Hezbollah back is not the same as dismantling it
The recent framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon includes several elements that should not be dismissed. Most importantly, Israel is not required to withdraw immediately from southern Lebanon before clear signs emerge that Hezbollah’s military…
Assessment
The framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon marks a partial shift in strategy by conditioning withdrawal on visible disarmament of Hezbollah. However, the deal stops short of demanding a full dismantling of the group's military infrastructure. The core question is whether partial measures will prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding, or merely delay the next confrontation.