A disagreement has emerged between Israel and the US over the terms of Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of the emerging US-Iran agreement, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12). Segal reports that Iran demands a full Israeli withdrawal, which Israel rejects, while the US prefers an Israeli pullback to the 'yellow line' — Israel refuses that as well, citing the IDF's significant advances beyond that line since April.
Journalist Amit Segal (N12) reports that as ceasefire talks progress, a three-way dispute has crystallized over the terms of an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Iran, through its leverage in the US-Iran negotiations, demands a complete Israeli withdrawal — a condition sources indicate cannot be met. The US is pushing for an Israeli pullback to the 'yellow line,' the boundary IDF forces crossed when the April ceasefire collapsed following Operation Roar of the Lion. Israel rejects both options outright; the military has advanced significantly beyond the yellow line since April and insists on retaining its current positions. The standoff leaves the diplomatic track stalled even as the military campaign continues. As The Zioneer reported at 18:12, an Iranian political source claimed the latest US-Iran draft demands 'an immediate and permanent end of military operations' on all fronts including Lebanon; this bulletin adds the specific points of friction within Israel's decision-making.
3 developments
- DevelopingReport: US trying to persuade Iran with offer tying withdrawal to de-escalation
- ConfirmedIsraeli officials fear Trump may seek to limit IDF operations in Lebanon
- DevelopingReport: Iran-US talks include terms for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, release of Hezbollah prisoners
- DevelopingIran says Lebanon ceasefire text finalized, US will compel Israel to end war
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