News India Live, Digital Desk: A new ray of peace has appeared in the smoldering desert of West Asia. After the mediation of US President Donald Trump, an agreement has been reached between Israel and Lebanon on ‘240 hours’ i.e. 10 days ceasefire. This agreement, which came into effect from 5 pm on April 16 according to Indian time, has held the breath of the whole world. The question is arising whether this is just a temporary break or the first big step towards ending the ongoing fierce conflict with Iran? Trump’s ’10-day’ deal and Hezbollah’s stance. This agreement is being known as ‘240-Hour Deal’. The Trump administration believes that this 10 days is enough time to bring both sides to the diplomatic table and formulate a permanent strategy for the future. However, Hezbollah has made it clear that it will abide by this ceasefire only if the Israeli army respects Lebanon’s sovereignty. At the same time, there were huge differences of opinion regarding this deal within the Israeli cabinet, but after American pressure, the Netanyahu government has given it the green signal. What will be the impact on the war with Iran? Experts believe that with peace in Lebanon, the entire attention of Israel and America will now focus directly on Iran. According to geopolitical analyst Brahma Chellani, Iran can use this time to reconstitute its missile units. On the other hand, for Israel, this is an opportunity to ‘re-group’ its forces and prepare the next strategy against Iran’s nuclear facilities. If this ceasefire is successful, international pressure on Iran may increase further. ‘Death Zone’ up to Litani River and new conditions According to the terms of the agreement, Hezbollah will have to concentrate its forces north of the Litani River. The Israeli army has made it clear that they will not retreat from the occupied areas of southern Lebanon at this time. This situation is a matter of concern for the Lebanese government, because it has created a ‘buffer zone’ there. During this 240-hour period, American and international teams will monitor whether the movement of weapons has actually stopped or whether preparations for a new war are going on behind the scenes. Will this bet on peace fail? History is witness that ceasefires in West Asia have often been used more for ‘preparation for the next attack’ than for ‘peace’. After the failed agreement of 2024, now this new attempt in 2026 is also under threat. Iran has threatened that if Israel continues to attack Lebanon, it will completely close the Strait of Hormuz, which could deepen the oil crisis throughout the world. In such a situation, the time of 10 days will decide whether the world will be saved from a big war or will sink into a deeper crisis.
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