Netanyahu to address press in 15 minutes, office signals

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a press statement at approximately 21:05, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The subject of the address has not been disclosed. The statement follows a U.S.-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon reported earlier today.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a press statement in approximately 15 minutes, around 21:05 Jerusalem time, journalist Amit Segal (N12) reported at 20:50. The content of the address was not specified in the report.

As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening (Saturday, 20:33 Jerusalem), the Prime Minister's statement follows a U.S.-mediated framework agreement reached with Lebanon earlier today. Several Israeli analysts have described the deal as a strategic achievement. The full text and specific terms of the agreement have not yet been published.

The address at the Prime Minister's office is expected to be the first on-record remarks by Netanyahu since the agreement was announced.

4 developments

1. 19 minutes ago · 21:51 · 27 JunLatest

   Press conference scheduled for 21:50 amid reported tension with U.S. ambassador.

2. 20:51 · 27 Jun

   Statement scheduled for 21:05 following reports of Lebanon framework agreement

3. 20:51 · 27 Jun

   A Q&A session with reporters is expected following the statement.

• Developing14:42 · 12 JunNetanyahu responds to reports of emerging US-Iran deal
• Strong19:06 · 18 JunNetanyahu to convene Security Cabinet tonight over Iran agreement
• Developingyesterday · 20:56 · 26 JunNetanyahu comments on deal signed this hour
• Strong24 hours ago · 22:16 · 26 JunNetanyahu: new framework with Lebanon a major blow to Iran; Rubio calls it 'first and hardest step'

Source and signal

• Internal intake