The United States presented a proposal on Sunday, which includes a diplomatic solution to halt the escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, involving the establishment of a buffer zone on the Lebanese-Israeli border, according to "The Hill" newspaper. The newspaper suggested that both parties are unlikely to accept this solution, and that American efforts to contain the escalating crisis between them are unlikely to succeed for several reasons.
It stated, "Things are heading toward a full-scale war between the two parties, especially since Hezbollah links its daily attacks on northern Israel to the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip." The report further noted that even if a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is reached, it would not reflect on the situation in southern Lebanon, as Israel holds a firm belief that Hezbollah represents an existential threat to Israel and its northern population.
The newspaper viewed the outbreak of a comprehensive war between Hezbollah and Israel as a setback to American efforts for de-escalation, as Washington would lose its influence to mediate.
