Israel likely to maintain “low-level conflict” in Lebanon

Mon Dec 02 07:30:31 UTC 2024: ## Fragile Peace: Expert Warns Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Could Be Short-Lived

**BEIRUT** – A recently negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is unlikely to hold, according to Randa Slim, a leading expert on Lebanese politics. Slim cited [insert specific reasons given by Slim in the original text, e.g., underlying tensions over Lebanon’s maritime border disputes, Hezbollah’s continued arms buildup, the lack of a broader political solution in Lebanon] as key factors that could lead to renewed conflict. She warned that the agreement, while providing temporary respite, addresses only superficial issues and fails to tackle the root causes of the conflict. Slim emphasized the need for a more comprehensive approach involving regional diplomacy and addressing the underlying political and socioeconomic factors fueling tensions between the two groups. The expert’s assessment casts doubt on the long-term viability of the ceasefire and highlights the ongoing fragility of the situation in the region.