Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has reportedly reversed his position again within three days and is asking for a new Knesset vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, similar to his earlier request regarding the Gaza framework, according to reports.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has reportedly reversed his stance on the Lebanon withdrawal agreement, within three days of his previous shift, and is now seeking a new Knesset vote on the deal. The report, which surfaced late Thursday night, describes a pattern similar to Smotrich's earlier handling of the Gaza agreement — a sudden public reversal followed by a demand for a fresh parliamentary vote.
Smotrich's position on the Lebanon framework has been volatile. As The Zioneer reported on June 27, he had recently signaled approval for the withdrawal arrangement, a surprising departure from his earlier maximalist security doctrine. A prior bulletin from June 5 also noted a reported expression of support. This latest reversal, within days of the last reported shift, underscores the fluidity of coalition politics on the sensitive northern front.
The broader diplomatic context remains tense. The United States has pressed for an IDF withdrawal timetable, Lebanon has demanded binding commitments, and Iran has threatened to derail the process. A Knesset vote on the agreement would mark a significant political moment, though the outcome remains uncertain given the coalition's internal divisions over the Lebanon terms and related issues such as the draft law.
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