The Dangers of the Cease-Fire in Lebanon
What might make this truce different from the last one.
April 20, 2026
The Dangers of the Cease-Fire in Lebanon
What might make this truce different from the last one.
Hizballah’s decision to respond to the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei gave Israel an opportunity to resume the offensive against the Iran-back terrorist group and cause it serious damage. But the campaign ended abruptly on Thursday night, with the IDF retaining territory in Lebanon up to the “yellow line,” which runs about five or six miles north of the border. Lilach Shoval comments:
April 20, 2026
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