a third of Israelis oppose the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

Opinions divided. While a ceasefire came into force this Wednesday, November 27, between Hezbollah and Israel, which provides 60 days to withdraw from Lebanonmany Israelis, particularly in the north of the country, are worried. Indeed, according to the popular television channel Canal 12, a third of the population of the Jewish state is opposed to this agreement.

Residents consider Hezbollah still a threat, even if the rocket fire stops. “There are still many dangers that threaten northern localities. The IDF has not finished its work. This agreement is simply a capitulation with Hezbollah, and it brings us back to a situation identical to that before October 7,” said David Azoulay, head of the municipal council of Metula, a town located on the Lebanese border.

The threat of Hezbollah infiltration

The population particularly fears an infiltration of Hezbollah into Israeli territory, and most of the 60,000 displaced people still have no intention of to return to their home. According to them, the Shiite militia fighters will not hesitate to mix with civilians to re-establish themselves in southern Lebanon, without the Lebanese army being able to identify them.

France worked for several weeks to achieve this ceasefire and define its terms. France must now ensure, with Washington, the proper application and compliance with this agreement. It must be “implemented in its entirety”, declared Tuesday, November 26, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron in a joint press release. The announcement of the agreement came after Israel bombed central Beirut and its southern suburbs on Tuesday.

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