In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts
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Amidst a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, triggered by an Israeli offensive since March 2, 2026, analysts suggest Israel is using military occupation as a negotiating tactic. The offensive, which followed Hezbollah's targeting of Israeli military sites, has resulted in approximately 850 deaths and displaced over one million people within Lebanon. While France proposes diplomatic intervention, including direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, analysts believe Israel is leveraging its occupation of southern Lebanon to dictate ceasefire terms. Experts contend that Israel aims to impose a new security arrangement, potentially forcing the Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah under international supervision. This strategy uses geography as a weapon to gain leverage in any future negotiations.
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