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Israel Coordinates With Lebanon and US Ahead of South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot

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First reported by Kan News · 28 minutes ago

What happened

Israel and Lebanon, with US mediation, are coordinating operational terms for a pilot withdrawal from southern Lebanon, focusing on creating a Hezbollah-free zone. Israel demands excluding Lebanese officers suspected of aiding Hezbollah and awaits confirmation of Lebanese army readiness before proceeding. Meanwhile, Netanyahu monitors Gaza and Iran developments and plans a possible meeting with Trump to influence US-Iran talks.

  • 01Israel and Lebanon coordinate via US mediation to define a Hezbollah-free zone in southern Lebanon.
  • 02Israel demands excluding Lebanese officers suspected of aiding Hezbollah from coordination efforts.
  • 03A pilot withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon is planned in the coming weeks.
  • 04Israel awaits Lebanese army and US Central Command approval of Lebanese forces' readiness.
  • 05Netanyahu held a security meeting on the northern front and monitors Gaza and Iran developments.
  • 06Netanyahu may meet Trump to influence US-Iran negotiations, possibly in late July.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 minutes ago
Israel Coordinates With Lebanon and US Ahead of South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Israeli and Lebanese Officers Begin Talks to Define Hezbollah-Free Zones Ahead of Withdrawal Pilot

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