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How the Iran war is helping Lebanon and Israel tiptoe toward peace
- The United States and Israel push a 10-day ceasefire to create space for substantive negotiations between Jerusalem and Beirut.
- Lebanon and Israel are negotiating amid efforts to curb Hezbollah's arsenal and reassert Lebanese sovereignty.
- Analysts say Hezbollah’s deterrent capacity challenges the peace process but the momentum favors diplomacy.
- Trump and Rubio lead a diplomatic push to broker a lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon.
- The talks come after a maritime agreement in 2022 and signal openness to face internal Hezbollah pressures.
- Israeli forces have achieved battlefield successes that influence Lebanese political calculations.
- Tehran’s economic strain is cited as a factor that may limit Hezbollah’s ability to sustain support for its network.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is urged to enforce state sovereignty against Hezbollah.
- Diplomacy faces hurdles, with Hezbollah determined to sabotage progress at each step.
- Toward a final settlement, international support emphasizes dismantling Hezbollah’s deterrent capacity.
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