Ceasefire extension is a “dangerous fiction,” says analysis
By The BriefBrief
An analysis argues that a US-brokered ceasefire extension ignores Hezbollah’s role in continued attacks.
WHO:The Jerusalem Post analysis
WHAT:Analysis criticizes the US State Department’s announcement extending the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as unrealistic.
WHEN:May 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:The analysis says Hezbollah, not Lebanon’s government, is responsible for waging war and firing drones at Israeli soldiers, so negotiations do not end terrorism.
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