U.S. Official Says Israeli Pullout From South Lebanon Is Not a Precondition for an Agreement
A senior U.S. administration official said an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a prerequisite for reaching an agreement. The comment came in response to questions about the terms of a possible deal in the region.
According to the official, if Hezbollah attacks Israel, Israel would have the right to defend itself. The statement underscores Washington’s view that Israel’s self-defense rights would remain intact regardless of any arrangement involving southern Lebanon.
The remarks did not specify the timing, scope, or parties to any broader agreement, and no additional conditions were disclosed. The message appears aimed at clarifying that territorial withdrawal is not being treated as a mandatory first step before diplomacy can proceed.
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