MK Hili Tropper, reacting to Vice President Vance's address, said the bottom line is that the United States does not want Israel to stay in Lebanon, warning of concern in the political echelon. The remarks were broadcast on Channel 14.
MK Hili Tropper (Likud) said Monday that the United States does not want Israel to remain in Lebanon, after Vice President JD Vance's speech. Tropper warned that there is concern in the political echelon that Washington is seeking to push Israel out of southern Lebanon. The statement, broadcast on Channel 14, adds to growing debate over Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon amid reported US efforts to secure a broader deal.
Earlier this month, The Zioneer reported that VP Vance said Washington expects Hezbollah not to fire and Israel not to "run wild" in Lebanon. Vance also noted that Israeli officials are "very clear" they have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. Tropper's remarks mark the latest Israeli political reaction to the administration's messaging on the northern front. The debate continues as the IDF maintains a presence in the security zone.
- DevelopingVance says Israelis ‘very clear’ they have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon
- StrongVice President Vance: US expects Hezbollah not to fire, Israel not to 'run wild' in Lebanon
- DevelopingUS reportedly urges Israel to fully refrain from Lebanon operations to preserve emerging deal
- StrongIsrael's US envoy: No withdrawal from southern Lebanon under Iran deal
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