US EditionNetanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed
Israel will reduce its military presence in southern Lebanon in phases if Lebanon disarms Hezbollah by the end of 2025, following a 14-month war that left over 4,000 dead, Netanyahu said.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel could start withdrawing from southern Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed, in response to Lebanon's decision to disarm the militant group by the end of 2025.
- Hezbollah has vowed to resist disarmament efforts, raising fears of civil conflict, while Israel accuses the group of trying to rebuild its military capabilities.
- The ceasefire agreement is vague on how Hezbollah's weapons north of the Litani River should be treated, as international aid to rebuild Lebanon is likely contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament.
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Israel must not be tempted to celebrate
It can be assumed that the unusual announcement published by the prime minister on Monday regarding Lebanon did not materialize in a vacuum. It was likely preceded by indirect contacts between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, with American mediation, only a fraction of which is now being revealed. President Donald Trump's envoy to Lebanon, Tom Barrack, recently shuttled between Jerusalem and Beirut, and also visited Damascus to advance a se…
Northern Israeli leaders blast proposal to scale back IDF in Lebanon: 'Don’t abandon
Statement from Prime Minister’s Office suggesting Israel could reduce its military presence in Lebanon if Hezbollah disarms has sparked outrage in the north, where local leaders warn it endangers fragile security and residents’ return
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said he was ready for a "progressive withdrawal" of his troops to Lebanon if Hezbollah was disarmed.
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