US Vice President Supports Israel Staying in South Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarms
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
The US, led by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, supports Israel maintaining its military presence in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. The new trilateral agreement with Lebanon aims to curb Iranian influence and restore Lebanese sovereignty by requiring Hezbollah's disarmament before Israel withdraws. This policy shift offers Israel significant diplomatic backing amid concerns over Iran's regional ambitions.
- 01US links Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament.
- 02Agreement recognizes Israel and Lebanon's right to peaceful coexistence as sovereign neighbors.
- 03Israel will transfer two experimental zones to Lebanese army to combat Hezbollah.
- 04Vice President J.D. Vance supports the policy, opposing immediate Israeli withdrawal.
- 05Israel maintains buffer zone until Hezbollah is disarmed, citing recent Hezbollah tunnel and drone threats.
- 06US urges Lebanon to confront Hezbollah rather than pressure Israel to withdraw.
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