Itamar Fleishman Calls Israel-Lebanon Maritime Deal a Strategic Win, Denies Middle East Peace Prospects

In a recent broadcast on Channel 14's program "The Patriots," analyst Itamar Fleishman discussed the maritime agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon. Fleishman characterized the deal not as a peace agreement but as a significant strategic advancement for Israel in its ongoing conflicts. He asserted, "There is no such thing as peace in the Middle East," warning viewers that anyone expecting a peace treaty would be mistaken.

Fleishman supported his perspective by citing Israel's previous successes in separating the fates of Hezbollah from Gaza and Iran. He recalled Hezbollah's past declarations that their fate was inseparable from Gaza's, and Iran's similar stance regarding Hezbollah, yet Israel managed to disrupt these alliances. He also noted Israel's efforts in weakening the Iranian axis in the Golan Heights and Syria.

Concluding his analysis, Fleishman described the maritime agreement as good news for the Israeli public. He explained that what began as a "noose" tightening around Israel has shifted, with Israeli forces now positioned proactively. He emphasized that Hezbollah has become a Lebanese problem rather than an Israeli one, framing the deal as an excellent strategic achievement for Israel.