Dr. Jacques Neria, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security, said on Army Radio that President Trump made a series of diplomatic missteps during his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, including entertaining direct talks with Hezbollah. Neria noted that Aoun deliberately avoided discussing peace with Israel, while Hezbollah has reacted with anger and is escalating threats against the Lebanese government.
Dr. Jacques Neria, a colonel (res.) and senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security (JCFA), offered a critical assessment of President Trump's recent meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Speaking on Army Radio, Neria said Trump 'stepped on every possible mine,' from entertaining direct talks with Hezbollah to American involvement in Syria. He noted that Aoun left the meeting encouraged primarily by the US commitment to the framework agreement, but deliberately avoided discussing peace with Israel. According to Neria, Hezbollah has responded to the meeting with anger and is increasing threats against the Lebanese government.
The analysis comes as the US-Israel-Lebanon diplomatic track continues. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump called Aoun on June 28 and pledged full implementation support. Israeli officials have expressed concern that US pressure for a withdrawal from southern Lebanon may intensify. Neria's assessment underscores the complexity of the situation, warning that Israel should not rush to a full withdrawal before the Lebanese army proves it can act against Hezbollah.
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