In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, political and security analyst Ali Rizk shed light on potential shifts within Hezbollah’s stance on the return of Israeli evacuees following the death of the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Rizk pointed out that during a recent speech, Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassim did not mention the issue of Israeli residents returning to northern Israel, a topic that Nasrallah had fiercely opposed in the past, even resorting to armed conflict.
This omission, combined with discussions by Lebanon’s prime minister about troop deployment, has led some to speculate that Hezbollah may be showing signs of flexibility in their approach. Despite Israel’s perception of momentum in their favor, negotiations for the return of Israeli evacuees may still face challenges unless Hezbollah inflicts significant losses on Israel. Despite Israeli claims, Hezbollah retains substantial military capabilities that cannot be ignored.
The possibility of Hezbollah showing flexibility on the issue of Israeli evacuees marks a potential shift in the dynamics of the longstanding tensions between Lebanon and Israel. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact future negotiations and interactions between the two parties.
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Video “Hezbollah may show flexibility on returning of Israeli evacuees after Nasrallah’s death: Analysis” was uploaded on 09/30/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English