Troop Deployment
Could we see fighting flare up again with Hezbollah?
Fighting could certainly flare up again. Despite the ceasefire agreement requiring all Israeli troops to withdraw, Israel maintains forces at five strategic positions along the Lebanon border. Israeli officials claim this presence is necessary to ensure Hezbollah complies with ceasefire terms and doesn't rearm or pose threats to Israel. While Lebanon's new government has taken steps to sideline Hezbollah and the Lebanese army is slowly regaining control in southern areas, Hezbollah retains significant weapons capabilities. Though severely downgraded, the group maintains the ability to restart fighting if it perceives an existential threat. The situation remains precarious, with potential for renewed violence in the coming weeks.
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What is Russia's stance on NATO troops in Ukraine and what agreements were reached in the Riyadh talks?
Russia has firmly opposed any NATO member sending troops to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire arrangement, as stated during talks with the United States in Riyadh. While the UK supports sending troops to Ukraine and France has expressed opposition to this move, Germany and other European nations remain undecided. The negotiations resulted in important agreements between Russia and the United States. According to Foreign Minister Lavrov, both countries agreed to establish a formal process for settling the Ukraine conflict and to remove barriers for diplomatic missions. These talks represent a significant step in addressing the ongoing crisis and potentially improving diplomatic relations.
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What has been agreed upon between Russia and the United States regarding the Ukraine conflict during the Riyadh talks?
During talks in Riyadh, Russia and the United States agreed to establish a formal process for settling the Ukraine conflict and to remove barriers for diplomatic missions. This agreement represents a significant step toward diplomatic engagement between the two nations after Russia expressed its strong opposition to any NATO troops being deployed in Ukraine as part of a ceasefire arrangement. This development comes amid divided European positions, with the UK expressing interest in sending troops to Ukraine, France criticizing such moves, and Germany and other European nations remaining undecided. The talks lay groundwork for potential future discussions between Russian President Putin and US President Trump.
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Has Israel upheld its obligations under the November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah?
According to Al Jazeera's digital investigation team Sanad, Israel has not upheld its ceasefire obligations that began on November 27, 2024. Their investigation reveals a pattern of Israeli military activity that directly contradicts the terms of the 60-day truce agreement with Hezbollah. The ceasefire terms required Israel to halt military operations in Lebanon and gradually withdraw from the south, while Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel. However, Sanad's findings indicate ongoing Israeli military presence and operations rather than the promised withdrawal, suggesting significant violations of the agreement.
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Al Jazeera English
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How is Israel violating the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon?
Israel is continuing ground operations and demolitions inside Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement that took effect on November 27, 2024. Al Jazeera's Sanad team analyzed over 30 videos and images from Israeli military sources and social media that show ongoing Israeli ground operations and aerial attacks within Lebanese territory. The evidence reveals these activities are direct violations of the truce agreement, which stipulated that Israel was required to withdraw all its troops from the area within 60 days. Instead, Israel appears to be maintaining and even expanding military operations, contradicting their commitments under the ceasefire terms.
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How has Israel violated the November 27, 2024 ceasefire agreement with Lebanon?
According to Al Jazeera's Sanad investigation, Israel has violated the ceasefire through three distinct patterns: military reinforcements instead of withdrawal, expansion into new territories, and continued destruction and demolition in southern Lebanon. Evidence includes satellite imagery and video footage showing Israeli forces still stationed at El Hammamaz, a strategic hill overlooking Metula, two days after the ceasefire took effect. The investigation found that rather than withdrawing as required by the agreement, Israeli military has maintained and even strengthened their positions in violation of the withdrawal terms established in the November 27 ceasefire.
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