Amos Hochstein

Will There Be War Again?

Dominated by the Shiite duo, signatories of the ceasefire agreement and its secret annex, the government is fully aware that it agreed to grant freedom of action to the Israeli army in the south, but pretends to be outraged by these same actions. For its part, Hezbollah manipulates the interpretation of the agreement’s terms and adamantly claims ...

Israeli Violations Spark Concerns Over Ceasefire Agreement’s Fate

Israeli Merkava tanks crossed Wadi Hujair near Marjeyoun on Thursday morning, conducting a large-scale sweep of nearby forests with heavy machine guns. In response, the Lebanese army blocked the road leading into the valley. The municipality of Majdel Selm issued a statement urging residents to avoid the Slouqi-Wadi Hujair to Nabatiye road and ...

Addressing Ceasefire Violations and Israeli Withdrawals: Efforts Underway in the Coming Days

According to sources close to Speaker Berri, Hochstein is expected to chair the next meeting of the monitoring committee after the Christmas and New Year holidays, as he promised to Berri. A Western diplomatic source following the committee's work noted that an assessment of the situation in the south after the November 27 ceasefire reveals ...

Ceasefire Monitoring Committee: An "Enhanced Complaint Bureau"

This international monitoring committee has not yet been formed, yet the violations of the ceasefire cast doubt on the rationale for its establishment and the validity of its functioning, especially as many fear a resumption of confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel.   However, contrary to the wishes of many Lebanese, it is not within the ...

Hochstein Warns Israel Over Alleged Ceasefire Breaches in Lebanon

US special envoy Amos Hochstein reportedly informed Israel in a letter, delivered on Monday, of alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports. Sources cited by Ynet revealed that Hochstein highlighted "Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement, mainly the visible and audible return of Israeli ...

Hochstein: US Ceasefire monitoring team expected in Beirut shortly

US envoy Amos Hochstein, who helped broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, announced on Wednesday that “an American team associated with the monitoring committee of the ceasefire agreement will arrive in Beirut this evening” (Wednesday night). “We must support the Lebanese army, economy and people, or we will return to this ...

Hochstein: Biden to Push for Gaza Ceasefire Following Lebanon's

US envoy Amos Hochstein, who played a key role in negotiating the Israel-Hezbollah deal, suggested it could pave the way for a similar agreement in Gaza. "We firmly believe that the Lebanon deal now opens that door," Hochstein stated during a briefing with the US Jewish community on Wednesday. He noted that following the truce with Hezbollah, ...

Netanyahu Tentatively 'Approves' Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his tentative approval to a proposed ceasefire deal with Hezbollah during a security meeting with Israeli officials on Sunday night, according to a source familiar with the discussions and quoted by CNN. According to a Sky News report, the negotiated agreement stipulates a gradual Israeli withdrawal ...

Hochstein’s Tour: Key Issues in US Proposed Ceasefire Deal Remain Unresolved

US Presidential envoy Amos Hochstein wrapped up his regional tour on Friday, aimed at promoting an American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, leaving Tel Aviv without issuing any public statements after his meetings. Israeli officials also remained tight-lipped, even as the Israeli military escalated its raids and advanced further into Lebanese ...

Jumblatt: Enough of Iran’s Use of Lebanon as Battleground

Former chief of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) Walid Jumblatt called for ending Hezbollah’s so-called support front for Gaza and stopping Iran’s use of Lebanon as a battle ground to serve its own interests. “We cannot continue supporting Gaza. We have to separate Lebanon from the war going on in Gaza,” said Jumblatt, who was hosted ...

Israel’s Military Strategy in Parallel with Peace Talks

One thing is for sure: Tel Aviv remains firmly focused on its goal of securing the return of displaced settlers to their homes in northern Israel. Consequently, ground fighting between the two sides has escalated, with Israel apparently opting for a military approach despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. The objective is to ...

Renewed Bombardment on Beirut's Southern Suburb

The brief pause in airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompted by the presence of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Lebanon, was short-lived. The Israeli army spokesperson issued evacuation warnings on Thursday morning to the Haret Hreik and Al-Hadath residents, announcing they will be targeting Hezbollah strongholds there. An hour later, ...