In a detailed analysis, the Abu Ali Express channel argues the trilateral deal signed overnight is a significant gain for Israel, keeping nearly all IDF-seized territory until Hezbollah disarms, with full Lebanese legal backing and U.S. sole mediation.
The Abu Ali Express channel published a comprehensive analysis Saturday evening arguing that the Lebanon-Israel framework deal signed overnight is a major strategic achievement for Jerusalem.
The analysis cites Defense Minister Israel Katz's statement that Israel retains nearly all territory it captured until Hezbollah is disarmed throughout Lebanon. The channel emphasizes that the agreement grants Israel explicit Lebanese legal authorization for its military presence in southern Lebanon — a status that, according to the analysis, neutralizes demands from external actors including Iran, Turkey, and France for withdrawal.
The analysis further contends that both Lebanon and Israel genuinely seek peace, identifying Hezbollah as the sole obstacle. It notes the agreement has broad support among Lebanese Christians and Sunnis, and that Hezbollah's vehement opposition to the deal is itself an indicator that Israel is on the right track.
Other points raised include a pilot phase for Lebanese army deployment in areas that do not compromise IDF defensive positions; a commitment by Lebanon to cease legal and diplomatic action against Israel at international forums; and exclusive U.S. mediation — with no Qatari, Pakistani, or other intermediary involvement. The analysis concludes that Israel gains substantially while ceding little, and emerges from being perceived as an occupying power to being legally present with full consent.
As The Zioneer reported on Friday evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu characterized the trilateral framework with the U.S. and Lebanon as keeping the IDF security zone until Hezbollah disarms, while establishing two pilot areas for Lebanese army deployment. The U.S. State Department subsequently described the agreement as a pathway to lasting peace.
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