The recent ceasefire agreement outlines a two-month halt in hostilities, echoing the parameters of Resolution 1701 established after the 2006 conflict, emphasizing the need for a buffer zone managed by Lebanese and UN forces.
Hezbollah's commitment to pull back north of the Litani River is pivotal in this ceasefire, allowing for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops back to their territories, reinforcing the established buffer between the two factions.
Despite the ceasefire, the history of violations of Resolution 1701 raises concerns, as both Israel and Hezbollah have frequently accused each other of instigating conflicts. Without military enforcement from UNIFIL, the ceasefire's success hinges on cooperation.
In a support move, while US combat troops will not enter Lebanon, there will be an increase in military aid for the Lebanese army to bolster its capacity against Hezbollah and maintain stability in the region.
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