President Donald Trump told a reporter Tuesday that the IDF is in the process of completely withdrawing from Lebanon, repositioning in other areas, and that the agreement with Lebanon was 'excellent.' The statement came during a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a report.
President Donald Trump told a reporter Tuesday evening that the Israel Defense Forces are 'in the process' of withdrawing completely from Lebanon, describing the move as a repositioning and praising the agreement with Lebanon as 'excellent.' The remarks came during a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, as The Zioneer reported earlier at 18:22 Jerusalem.
The exchange follows a series of conflicting signals from Washington and Jerusalem on the timeline and scope of any Israeli withdrawal. Trump has previously indicated he believes Israel will withdraw, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that Israeli forces will remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat. The two leaders have been in coordination, with Trump saying the issue 'will be solved quickly.'
The IDF's presence in southern Lebanon remains a key issue in US-mediated talks, with the Lebanese government pressing for a full withdrawal. Trump's latest statement suggests he sees the process as already underway.
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