Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said he considered the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah a success, in part because President-elect Donald Trump's return to power is imminent.
“Iran [is] Very vulnerable. What that means is that as Israel continues to fight Hezbollah, we're seeing Hezbollah willing to accept a ceasefire,” he said on “The Cats Roundtable” on WABC's 770 a.m. ” told radio host John Catsimatidis in a Sunday interview.
“I think this is a direct result of the new Trump administration.”
The ceasefire that began on Wednesday is seen as a first step towards resolving the conflict in the region following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. However, Hezbollah and Israel have both accused each other of violating the agreement.
Stavridis said foreign leaders are waiting for President Trump to take office before making a permanent decision.
“In many capitals around the world, leaders are holding their breath. [They’re] I just don't know what's going to happen,” he said.
“When this is used as a negotiating ploy, as a way to unbalance the other party, it works very well. When used against allies, partners and friends, such as the NATO alliance, it can lead to less positive outcomes.” There is sex.”
President Trump is an ardent supporter of Israel and has widely pledged to quickly end the nation's unrest during his second administration. Analysts expect him to succeed in supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for “total victory” in the region with a pro-Israel cabinet.
But some lawmakers are concerned that President Trump's policies will stifle Palestinian rights.
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) previously said, “As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House, things look bleak for the Palestinian cause.”
President Trump recently selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (Republican), who opposes the two-state solution, to be the US ambassador to Israel.
