Israeli Cabinet member Eli Cohen said Thursday that the memorandum of understanding with Lebanon explicitly states that Israel will remain in Lebanon for the coming years, according to a report.
Israeli Cabinet member Eli Cohen stated Thursday evening that the memorandum of understanding with Lebanon explicitly provides for an Israeli military presence in Lebanon for the coming years. The comment, reported by the source, reinforces the position Cohen has articulated in recent weeks.
Cohen previously described the framework agreement with Lebanon as 'excellent for Israel' and 'a very harsh blow to Hezbollah and Iran' (The Zioneer, June 28). His latest statement aligns with remarks by other Israeli officials, including Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, who said Israel would remain in southern Lebanon, and senior official Hillel Bitton Rosen, who said Israel is preparing for a multi-year presence as long as Hezbollah exists (The Zioneer, June 29).
Iran has demanded a full IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, and Israel has publicly rejected that demand. The US State Department has said the agreement provides a path to lasting peace, while US officials have indicated confidence that Israel will ultimately join the broader framework. Cohen's statement appears to reaffirm Israel's determination to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon regardless of external pressure.
- DevelopingDeputy Minister Almog Cohen: US-Iran MOU 'a bad deal,' Israel will stay in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingSenior official Bitton Rosen: Israel preparing for years-long stay in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah exists
- DevelopingMinister Eli Cohen: Lebanon deal excellent for Israel, harsh blow to Hezbollah and Iran
- DevelopingUS State Department: Lebanon-Israel agreement paves path to lasting peace
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