This report outlines Lebanon's involvement in the conflict to support the Gaza Strip and details the progression of events and confrontations that led to the waging of the Israeli brutal war in October and November 2024 against Lebanon. It highlights how Hezbollah emerged as a significant resistance force during this period, which began with the launch of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation in Gaza on October 7, 2023. The war culminated in the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel on November 27, 2024. Additionally, the report discusses the reasons and justifications that led the Hezbollah party to accept the ceasefire.
The text highlights the agreement's key provisions and its implications for Lebanon. Hezbollah considers this a victory, where Israel failed its calls and could not occupy huge Lenabon lands, while other factions have their critics.
The report also discusses the changes in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime and how these changes have affected Lebanon.
Finally, the report concludes that Lebanon is facing significant challenges as well as historic opportunities. The primary challenges include preventing Israeli or American dominance over Lebanon and preserving the country's social fabric. On the other hand, the opportunities for Lebanon at this time stem from a broad Arab and international consensus to support the nation in improving its situation on various fronts, including political, economic, and social levels. It also has the opportunity to reallocate its relations with the new regime in Syria based on cooperation instead of domination, as it did before. This cooperation include security, border rearrangements, refugee problems, and economic relations.
The leadership of this opportunity is grounded in the challenges and possibilities that have been discussed. This may involve proposing diplomatic engagements or economic strategies that align with the shifting dynamics in the region. Additionally, attaining the Arab consensus to adopt a balanced policy that respects Lebanon's sovereignty and does not allow interference in its internal affairs is essential.
Keywords: Lebanon, Hezbollah, Lebanese resistance, Lebanese government, Israel, ceasefire, "Al-Aqsa Flood," Syria, Assad regime, Syrian revolution.
