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2026-04-09 21:27:20
[Israeli Strikes Against Lebanon Could Shake Regional Peace Window] Following the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, a clear north-south divide has emerged in Israel's domestic situation. According to CCTV reporter Zhao Bing, most regions in central and southern Israel have announced the easing of previous wartime restrictions, including the reopening of schools, the lifting of bans on gatherings, and the reopening of airspace. Ben Gurion Airport has also announced the resumption of normal operations. However, restrictions remain strict in northern Israel, with educational activities confined to air-raid shelters and some hospital departments remaining underground. This stark north-south divide stems directly from Israel's continued large-scale strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. On April 8, the Israeli Air Force launched a fierce airstrike on nearly 100 targets in Lebanon, causing widespread casualties. The Israeli military explicitly stated that the US-Iran ceasefire agreement does not cover Lebanon. Israeli media analysis suggests that, unlike the US's desire for temporary stability, Israel hopes to use the ceasefire window to thoroughly weaken Hezbollah and send a signal to Iran that the US-Iran ceasefire agreement cannot protect Hezbollah, thereby forcing Iran to make greater concessions in ceasefire negotiations. However, Israel faces significant risks in doing so, potentially provoking retaliation from Hezbollah and Iran, which could derail the ceasefire process and plunge the entire country back into a state of war. (CCTV International News)
