Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem warns that Israel is already under pressure to withdraw from captured positions in southern Lebanon, including the Beaufort, before Hezbollah's disarmament is resolved, calling the developments 'most dangerous'. According to Ben Menachem, security sources relayed that American mediators are already dictating the terms of withdrawal without a serious guarantee for northern residents' safety from Radwan force infiltration, anti-tank missiles, and rockets.
As Israeli and Lebanese delegations begin talks in Washington, Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem issued a stark warning Monday morning, saying security sources conveyed that American mediators are already pressing for an Israeli withdrawal from positions seized in southern Lebanon, including the strategic Beaufort Castle. Ben Menachem warned that this is happening before Hezbollah's disarmament has been resolved, and that the emerging framework does not provide serious security guarantees for northern Israeli communities. He cited the risks of Radwan Force infiltration, anti-tank guided missiles, and rocket attacks as ongoing threats. The analyst described the developments as 'most dangerous' and expressed concern that the talks could lead to an Israeli retreat without achieving the stated war aims of neutralizing Hezbollah's offensive capabilities. The warning comes amid broader diplomatic pressure on Israel as the U.S.-Iran negotiations also incorporate Lebanon-related terms — The Zioneer previously reported that Israeli officials fear Trump will intensify pressure for withdrawal following the Iran MOU.
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- StrongIsraeli fears: Trump pressure on Netanyahu over south Lebanon withdrawal to persist after Iran MOU
- StrongIran says negotiations will stop if Israel does not withdraw from Lebanon
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