Lebanese President Seeks US Help to Block Netanyahu's Border Expansion Plans
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received U.S. assurances that Washington will not approve Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to expand a security zone in southern Lebanon. Beirut fears Netanyahu might exploit a military move for political gain before elections. In return, Hezbollah must avoid actions that could justify Israeli military expansion, according to a report.
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- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun secured U.S. assurances against Israeli expansion of a southern security zone.
- Beirut fears Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may use military action for election advantage.
- Hezbollah must avoid actions that could justify Israeli military expansion, per the report.
- The U.S. assurances were reportedly given to President Aoun by American officials.
- The report cites a Lebanese diplomatic source involved in negotiations.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has secured assurances from the United States that Washington will not grant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approval to expand the security zone in southern Lebanon. The report, citing a Lebanese diplomatic source involved in negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, suggests that Beirut fears Netanyahu might use a military operation as a political tool to bolster his standing ahead of upcoming Knesset elections.
According to the report in the Saudi-aligned newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat," Aoun has been in contact with senior U.S. administration officials to exert pressure on Netanyahu and prevent the expansion of the security zone. The Lebanese source indicated that the American guarantees were contingent on Hezbollah refraining from actions that could provide Israel with a pretext to broaden its military activities into the areas between the At-Tuffah and Jabal al-Rihan mountain ranges in southern Lebanon.
In related developments, Hezbollah has reportedly conveyed a message to the Lebanese president through Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, stating that the organization remains committed to the ceasefire and is avoiding retaliation for Israeli attacks. This suggests a coordinated effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider conflict.
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