The Trump administration has demanded a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to Israeli Channel 11. The report follows weeks of diplomatic efforts on the northern front, with previous reports suggesting US pressure for a permanent ceasefire with Hezbollah.
The Trump administration has demanded a partial Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to a Sunday evening report by Israeli Channel 11. The demand adds a new dimension to US pressure on Jerusalem regarding the northern front, where fighting with Hezbollah continues.
As The Zioneer reported on June 18, the Trump administration had previously demanded that Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire with Hezbollah. White House officials later clarified that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon was not part of the emerging agreement at that time, as covered on June 15.
The reported demand for a partial withdrawal—rather than a full pullout—suggests a negotiated position. The scope of the withdrawal, timeline, and any conditions attached remain unreported, as does Israel's response. The single-source nature of the report (uncorroborated by other channels in this batch) means the precise wording and context of the demand are not yet independently confirmed.
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