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The recent truce between Lebanon and Israel is a welcome development, but it’s crucial to recognize that it doesn’t directly address the core issue of the Palestinian land dispute.

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The truce focuses on maritime borders.
It primarily deals with demarcating maritime borders and resolving disputes over offshore gas fields, issues that are important but ultimately distinct from the Palestinian struggle for land and self-determination.

The Palestinian land issue remains unresolved

The truce doesn’t offer any solutions or even acknowledgment of the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, the expansion of settlements, or the displacement of Palestinian communities.

The need for a comprehensive approach

While resolving the maritime dispute is a positive step, it’s crucial to remember that lasting peace in the region can only be achieved by addressing the root cause of the conflict—the Palestinian land issue. This requires a comprehensive approach that includes negotiations, compromise, and a commitment to justice and human rights for all.

It’s important to keep the focus on the Palestinian cause and not allow other developments to overshadow or sideline it. True peace and stability in the region can only be achieved when the Palestinian people have their rights and freedoms restored.