White House Officials Say Israel Will Not Withdraw From Lebanon Before Hezbollah Disarms
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
Ahead of his Washington meeting with President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces U.S. insistence that Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed and Lebanese sovereignty restored. The visit also focuses on Iran's nuclear threat, with Netanyahu expected to urge U.S. action. Trump acknowledges some policy differences but emphasizes recent U.S. strikes weakened Iran. The Lebanon framework remains a key U.S. priority, while Netanyahu prepares diplomatic moves including a Gaza peacekeeping force proposal.
- 01Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon before Hezbollah is disarmed and Lebanon regains sovereignty.
- 02Recent Israel-Lebanon talks led to a pilot redeployment of Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
- 03Netanyahu will present Trump intelligence on Iran's nuclear progress and urge U.S. action.
- 04Trump says U.S. and Israel are close on Iran policy but acknowledge some differences.
- 05Trump defends arms sales to Turkey despite Erdogan's dislike of Netanyahu and Israel.
- 06Netanyahu-Trump meeting is closed to media and followed by Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
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