The Trump administration is demanding that Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to Israeli reports. The demand marks an escalation in US pressure on Jerusalem regarding the Lebanon front, following weeks of reported diplomatic efforts.
The Trump administration is demanding that Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to two reports citing Israeli sources. The demand represents a significant shift in tone from earlier US statements that emphasized support for Israel's right to self-defense. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, President Trump told an Israeli journalist that Hezbollah 'must definitely disarm,' and previously said that Israel should have 'finished Hezbollah all the way and fast.' Jerusalem has reportedly objected to US efforts to link the Lebanon front with broader negotiations involving Iran, stressing that freedom of action against Hezbollah is not negotiable. The sources did not specify whether the ceasefire demand was conveyed through official diplomatic channels or public statements. It remains unclear how Israel will respond, and whether the demand is tied to ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran.
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