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Please keep related news in this thread rather than making separate posts. Remember to include sources and avoid spreading rumours.
This is a thread specifically for the war, not a general megathread (use the pinned /c/genzedong thread for that).
Please keep related news in this thread rather than making separate posts. Remember to include sources and avoid spreading rumours.
❗️Netanyahu reportedly convinced Trump Israel should not withdraw from southern Lebanon
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Sources to Yedioth Ahronoth familiar with the Lebanon-Israel negotiations to said today that the fifth round of talks has been the most difficult so far. Israeli officials also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced US President Donald Trump that Tel Aviv should not withdraw from southern Lebanon while remaining committed to a full ‘ceasefire.’ Under this framework, Israel would supposedly not initiate attacks but would retain the right to act against threats and respond to attacks.
Israeli officials said both Israeli and Lebanese negotiators are frustrated by the inclusion of a Lebanon-related clause in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which Washington allegedly added without consulting either side due to Iranian pressure.
Officials in Israel and the US believe current political conditions make it highly unlikely Netanyahu will approve withdrawals from Lebanon, especially ahead of elections. As a result, US efforts are focused on the pilot-zone issue rather than withdrawal.
On Iran, Israeli officials assess that Washington is unlikely to resume military action before the US midterm elections in November. They believe Trump could adopt a tougher stance afterward if he concludes Tehran is acting in bad faith.
https://t.me/thecradlemedia/62756
❗️Katz repeats that Israeli army will stay in Lebanon, Syria, & Gaza ‘security zones’ indefinitely
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Israeli War Minister Israel Katz spoke at the graduation ceremony for combat officers at the Officers’ Training School. He stated that “the IDF will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza - indefinitely. We will not compromise on Israel’s supreme security interest: protecting our soldiers and safeguarding our citizens - and we will not withdraw from the security zones.”
He added that “commanders and fighters have all the necessary backing to complete their mission and defend themselves and Israeli citizens.”
Regarding Iran, he said: “If Tehran attacks Israel due to our actions in Lebanon, or for any other reason, we will strike it with full force - in a manner that will clearly demonstrate the power gap between us.”
(Ynet)
https://t.me/thecradlemedia/62762
The Lebanese puppet government would rather negotiate with 0 leverage.