According to Channel 13, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told cabinet ministers he would reject reported U.S. requests for Israeli troop withdrawals from Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza. The report follows the Sunday cabinet meeting where Netanyahu was previously reported to have told ministers he would say no to the U.S. demands.
Channel 13 reported Monday morning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told cabinet ministers he would reject reported U.S. requests for an Israeli troop withdrawal from Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza. The report, citing a source familiar with the discussion, did not specify whether the comments were made during the Sunday cabinet meeting or a separate conversation.
The development follows a series of similar statements by Netanyahu. As The Zioneer reported Sunday evening, Netanyahu told the cabinet during a meeting that the United States had presented a list of demands for a broad Israeli withdrawal from the three fronts, and that he intended to oppose the plan, saying 'I will tell them no.' Over the past two months, Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon, even under American pressure, citing the security needs of northern residents. The Prime Minister has also conveyed this position directly to President Trump.
The latest report reinforces the government's stance as diplomatic efforts continue in the region. It remains unclear whether the U.S. has formally presented a written proposal for a phased withdrawal.
2 developments
- StrongNetanyahu told cabinet last week Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon even under US pressure, Yarhi reports
- DevelopingNetanyahu tells Trump Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon, abandon north
- StrongKatz: Netanyahu told Trump Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza security zones
- StrongNetanyahu: Left-wing cabinet members sought to frame Hamas withdrawal as victory image — and I rejected it
Source and signal
- Open-source intake