Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal promises a precarious peace in a region racked by conflict

By Vanessa Newby, Assistant Professor, Institute of Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University
Chiara Ruffa, Professor of Political Science, Sciences Po

After two months of ground war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a negotiated ceasefire has been reached which for now should help to relieve civilian suffering. However, much will depend on both local and global politics.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has raged since October 1. In that time, more than 3,768 Lebanese civilians have reportedly been…

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