Israel's ceasefire with Hezbollah is a 'blow' to Hamas and Iran - but 'fragile' situation could quickly go awry, diplomats warn in wake of historic deal

"Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah may be 'fragile', but presents an opportunity for peace after years of failed UN missions, diplomats assured in the wake the historic agreement last night. The warring parties came to rare agreement late on Tuesday after months of bitter fighting in Lebanon that will provide an initial 60 day window to withdraw towards more enduring peace. Critics have warned that the situation remains delicate and say that opportunistic groups may now be looking to 'loosen Hezbollah's, and Iran's, grip on Lebanon' as the group concedes 'total Israeli victory'. Mark Wallace, former US ambassador to the UN and CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran, told MailOnline that while the deal 'definitely' marks a 'blow' to Hamas and Iran, Tehran will see this as 'at least salvaging Hezbollah to live to fight another day'. "