Two more questions about the ceasefire agreement (which in principle I think is fine)
1. I did not realize this yesterday but have become aware of it today. Israel signed a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, not Hezbollah. All along we said we have no beef with Lebanon, only Hezbollah, and the hostilities were only with Hezbollah. Why do we need a ceasefire with Lebanon if we were only fighting with Hezbollah? And, can Lebanon be responsible and strong enough to impose its will on Hezbollah?
2. Initially PM Netanyahu was refusing to include France as one of the sponsors of the ceasefire, due to its stance on arresting Netanyahu should he enter France, as per the ICC ruling. Sure enough, France is then given credit as one of the sponsors of the deal and shortly after PM Macron announces that it will not arrest Netanyahu should he enter France, and he finds a legal way out saying they are not obligated to as Israel is not a party to the ICC (which France knew before the agreement as well).
At best this looks bad, as if Netanyahu agreed to the ceasefire only to get France to back down form the ICC ruling. Did Netanyahu agree to this ceasefire not because it is best for the country but because it is best for him?
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