Trump Offers Lebanon Deal: End Hezbollah for Abraham Accords

According to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Al-Diyar, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a diplomatic initiative that could lead to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. The condition for this withdrawal is Lebanon's accession to the Abraham Accords. However, the prospects for such an agreement remain uncertain, with security concerns playing a pivotal role.

A high-ranking diplomatic representative from a Gulf state reportedly told Al-Diyar that the U.S. presented these assurances as official commitments. No confirming documents have been published, and details such as the source's identity, the specifics of the offer, and timelines for a potential withdrawal are undisclosed.

Israeli officials have presented a different stance, stating that a withdrawal of the IDF is contingent upon the disarmament of Hezbollah. Israel insists on eliminating the military threat posed by Hezbollah throughout Lebanon, not just in border areas. While open to a peace agreement, Israel emphasizes that security issues and the protection of northern Israeli residents must be resolved.

Al-Diyar suggests that the situation's development may hinge on U.S.-Iran relations, as any understanding between them could impact Hezbollah's standing and the Lebanese political landscape. Iran has reportedly urged Hezbollah to avoid new conflicts that could draw Lebanon into further confrontation, though the organization itself maintains its commitment to armed resistance.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun favors maintaining an international presence in the south, possibly through UN peacekeepers or European forces. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need for state authority to extend over all of Lebanon, with security responsibilities falling to governmental bodies. It remains unclear if Beirut will join the Abraham Accords or if a concrete plan for Israeli withdrawal exists, as the Al-Diyar report does not confirm any agreement has been reached.