Israel's free hand and the fallout of a 'secret agreement' Lebanon acknowledged but never signed
Israel's army has struck at least 30 targets in Lebanon since the initial truce phase with Hezbollah ended three weeks ago, killing dozens. It has also escorted hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews inside Lebanon to visit the alleged burial site of a scholar.
On Tuesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to form working groups to resolve disputes under the US-led committee overseeing the ceasefire. At the same time, Israeli fighter jets struck two locations inside Lebanon.
Hezbollah, once capable of challenging Israel’s defences, has not responded. Nor have the Lebanese armed forces. What was expected to become a lasting ceasefire following the end of the initial truce phase on February 18 has instead exposed a harsh reality for many Lebanese: this is now a one-sided war.
