Hezbollah agrees to carry out 1701 in Lebanon - Israel News

Despite That of Hezbollah With its statements throughout the war, the terrorist organization has agreed to drop its demands and is ready to withdraw beyond the Litani River, the Lebanese MTV website, which is associated with Hezbollah opponents, reported on Wednesday evening.

The report indicated that Hezbollah agreed to establish a demilitarized zone, moving all its weapons across the river. It was also claimed that Hezbollah no longer insists on being directly linked to events in the country Gaza.

MTV Lebanon noted that a three-day ceasefire is being discussed in Lebanon, and that US officials will present this to Israel in the coming days. It was also noted that Amos Hochstein, Biden’s envoy to the region, told Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati that he sensed a change in the situation. Netanyahu‘s position, which gave him hope regarding the contacts.

Regarding this change, Hochstein said he would travel to Israel tomorrow.

Hezbollah members march with flags during the ceremony. (credit: Wikimedia Commons)

However, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, was quoted in the Arab media as saying: “It is out of the question to change the wording of UN Resolution 1701 even by one word. The ball is now in Netanyahu’s court. “I have completed all points related to the ceasefire, military deployment and implementation of Resolution 1701. We are waiting for Hochstein’s agreements with Netanyahu.”

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In addition, Lebanon’s Prime Minister addressed the war that began when the Hezbollah terrorist organization was fired over a year ago, saying: “We hope that an agreement on a ceasefire will be reached within hours or days .”

Senior Israeli sources told Maariv on Wednesday that the US administration is very active in both directions: in efforts to advance negotiations on a hostage agreement and a ceasefire in Gaza, and also in efforts to broker a ceasefire to be achieved in the north.

According to the sources, this stems from the desire to make significant progress before the US elections on November 5. US sources told Maariv that the Israeli side has shown willingness and interest in moving forward with an agreement in the north. Still, it is doubtful whether the work will be completed before the elections.

The proposed deal

According to reports, White House envoy Amos Hochstein is expected to arrive in Israel and Lebanon in the coming days, hoping to reach final agreements before the US elections. Under the reported agreement, residents of the north would return to their homes, while most IDF forces would withdraw from Lebanon.

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On the other hand, government sources are skeptical. According to these sources, “Israel will not back down from the demands it has made as conditions for reaching a settlement. At this point, we do not recognize Hezbollah’s willingness to agree to the outline and conditions we have presented, with all due respect.” to the investments and efforts of the U.S. government.”

As mentioned, Israel estimates that the northern settlement will not be achieved by the US elections, and after the elections the government is expected to exert enormous pressure on Israel, including measures at the UN and on the arms supply.

Avichai Stern, mayor of Kiryat Shmona, issued a strong statement to the city’s residents, expressing his opposition to immediate returns.

“They’re not buying us with money that’s going to run out quickly,” Stern said. “Don’t come back until we tell you to come back, and not a minute sooner.”

Moshe Davidovich, head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council and chairman of the Confrontation Line forum, also responded to the diplomatic talks, saying: “I do not interfere with the military considerations of the IDF, but at the political level – the real threat for our residents has not yet been removed! There is direct anti-tank missile fire on border communities, and it is still happening.”

Following Monday’s passage of the UNRWA ban bills, which were adopted by an overwhelming majority of coalition and opposition members of the Knesset, Israel estimates that the US government will not be satisfied with criticism and condemnations against the action, but that they will ‘ consequences’ will be implemented. The estimate is that what is being considered in Washington is the adoption of a binding resolution in the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been talking for some time about the need and intention to bring up such a resolution in the UN Security Council. Israel estimates that the initiative has not yet been put forward at the request of the US administration, which is not interested in taking strong action before the elections.

According to an Israeli source: “The assessment is that we will see the implications of passing the UNRWA laws after November 5. It is not very likely that the Americans will give the green light to promote the ceasefire in the north after the elections. including a binding Security Council resolution. Prior to this move, President Biden’s Special Envoy, Amos Hochstein, has re-arrived in the region.

“What is being put forward and what is likely to be put forward is what is called ‘Resolution 1701+’ which gives Israel some freedom of action to prevent Hezbollah from rearming. There is an estimate that an attempt will be made to enforce a ceasefire in the country soon after the elections. the north against Israel on the basis of Resolution 1701+, with the next threat being an arms embargo.’