Walid Phares stated that the proposal "wouldn't lead to any meaningful cessation of fighting while Hezbollah maintains a presence in southern Lebanon," highlighting skepticism about the effectiveness of the proposed ceasefire.
US envoy Amos Hochstein expressed optimism about the ceasefire negotiations, saying he was hopeful that the trip to Israel could "bring [the ceasefire deal] to a close if we can." He noted progress during talks in Beirut.
The US-proposed deal aims to re-implement UN Resolution 1701 from 2006, which prohibits paramilitary activities by Hezbollah in a specified buffer zone, though critics doubt its efficacy.
Experts criticized the previous enforcement of UNSCR 1701 as ineffective, with analysts concerned that renewed efforts may not yield different results despite potential agreement on the ceasefire deal.
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