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The Lebanon Lesson: Why Israel Should Avoid Another Withdrawal
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% right-leaningFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 17, 2026
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A commentary argues Israel must not withdraw from Lebanon again and should deepen its security zone against Hezbollah. It says Netanyahu should resist any U.S. pressure to scale back operations and that the IDF must keep acting aggressively to protect northern communities.
- 01The article opposes any renewed Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
- 02It says Hezbollah has been pushed north, but the gain must be expanded.
- 03Netanyahu should resist pressure from Donald Trump, according to the writer.
- 04The IDF is urged to act offensively and eliminate every threat.
- 05The article highlights recent control of the Al-Tahir ridge near Metula.
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