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In this context, Sky News Arabia analyst Bechara Charbel explained during an intervention from Beirut The agreement has survived until now because of the conditions on the ground and the international pressures imposed on the interested parties.
He pointed out that: “This agreement was concluded as a result of intense international pressure, especially from USA“There is an urgent need to stop the disaster that has befallen Lebanon after thousands of victims and the destruction of cities and villages.”
However, Charbel believes that the implementation of the agreement faces major challenges, as each side adopts its own interpretation.
He added: “Israel Searching for object exploitation Self-defense To practice some kind of undeclared war during cease fireWhile Hezbollah seeks to apply the agreement in its own way, as happened with Resolution 1701 after the 2006 war.
Charbel pointed out that the agreement remains strong in the border areas, where there are forces on the ground enforcing its implementation, but is fragile inside Lebanon due to political and sectarian balances.
He explained it Lebanese army He was not given a clear mandate to carry out his duties under the agreement, saying: “He could Lebanese government It declares a state of emergency in the southern regions and gives the military full powers to enforce the agreement, but has not done so, leaving the situation suspended between partial implementation and conflicting interpretations.
Charbel also raised questions about the parties’ intentions regarding the implementation of the agreement’s core provisions, particularly regarding Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied territories and confiscation of property. Hezbollah weapons In the south.
He pointed out that he was transferred Hezbollah Its arms in other areas may indicate a formal rather than a substantive commitment, stressing: “The agreement stipulates that the Lebanese army is the only force authorized to bear arms in Lebanon. But so far, what is happening is the transfer of weapons, not their delivery.
Charbel concluded his speech by noting that the agreement requires deep political understanding and restructuring of Lebanese institutions to ensure its implementation, stressing that “understanding, not conflict” is the only way to achieve stability.
While meetings of the Five-Year Committee are underway to monitor the implementation of the agreement, it remains to be seen whether the agreement will withstand increasing pressure or face an unknown fate as tensions escalate.