Fragile Ceasefire Threatened as Israel Hits Lebanon After Rocket Attacks [1]The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was tested on Monday, exposed to the risk of collapse following tit-for-tat violence that saw Israeli airstrikes claiming nine lives in southern Lebanon. The incident marked the deadliest day since the ceasefire came into effect last week, illustrating the complexities and vulnerabilities of the fragile peace agreement.
Following the escalation, Israeli Defense Minister Viet Katz warned that Israel
might zero in on the Lebanese state if the ceasefire falls apart. He emphasized that Israel was prepared to respond forcefully against any violation.
The tensions began with Hezbollah firing two rockets into Israeli-occupied territory, claiming they were a response to daily Israeli assaults on Lebanon, initiated the day after the truce began. The attack led Israeli airstrikes to retaliate against Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon and left nine dead in Lebanon. It was a commitment that Israel asserted was not simply redirect to the ceasefire pact. Israeli officials said, but monitoring dabble, but peril to NE a clear violation.
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What are the key underlying grievances fueling the cycle of violence between Israel and Lebanon, and how can these issues be addressed through diplomacy and negotiation?
## A Fragile Peace on the Brink?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Sarah Cohen, a Middle Eastern politics expert at the Institute for Global Studies. Dr. Cohen, welcome.
**Dr. Cohen:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** We’ve seen a concerning escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon, jeopardizing a ceasefire that just came into effect last week. Can you help us understand what led to this latest flare-up?
**Dr. Cohen:** Certainly. The situation is indeed precarious. The ceasefire brokered last week was already fragile, and unfortunately, both sides have engaged in actions that are likely to undermine its effectiveness. The incident on Monday began with Hezbollah firing rockets into Israeli territory, which they claim were in retaliation for continued Israeli assaults on Lebanon even after the ceasefire was declared.
**Interviewer:** The Israeli Defense Minister has hinted that Israel might target the Lebanese state directly if the ceasefire collapses. How likely is this scenario?
**Dr. Cohen:** That is a very serious statement and reflects the level of tension. The history of the Israeli-Lebanese conflict is marked by periods of intense violence, including Israel’s two invasions of Lebanon.[[[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli–Lebanese_conflict)]While both sides have a vested interest in avoiding a full-blown war, the current distrust and ongoing skirmishes make the prospect of further escalation a real concern.
**Interviewer:** What can be done to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control?
**Dr. Cohen:**
International pressure is vital. The United Nations and regional powers need to actively engage both parties to encourage restraint and dialog. There needs to be a clear commitment to upholding the ceasefire terms, and addressing the underlying grievances that fuel the cycle of violence.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr. Cohen.
**Dr. Cohen:** My pleasure.