A diplomat involved in the talks told Fox News that today's Israeli strikes in Beirut complicate the finalization of the deal, calling it an attempt to sabotage the President's agreement and drag the US back into war. A senior Israeli official rejected the notion that Israel bears responsibility for the exchange of fire.
Fox News reported on Monday afternoon, citing a diplomat involved in the talks, that the Israeli strike in Beirut is creating complications in finalizing the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The source alleged that the operation constitutes "a clear attempt by Israel to sabotage the President's deal and drag the United States back into war." A senior Israeli official rejected the notion that Israel bears responsibility for the exchange of fire, characterizing the allegation as baseless.
As The Zioneer previously reported, President Trump told Fox News earlier today that the strike was not coordinated with the US and plans to call Prime Minister Netanyahu to urge restraint. The Pentagon has not publicly commented on the latest claims. The diplomat's statement, attributed to a single source, has not been independently corroborated.
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