According to a US report, Prime Minister Netanyahu blocked an American military strike in Lebanon, describing the move as a 'far-reaching step.' The report does not specify the timing or nature of the planned strike.
A US report has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked an American military strike in Lebanon, describing the move as a 'far-reaching step.' The report does not specify the timing or target of the planned strike. The claim comes amid a series of recent reports on US-Israel tensions over Lebanon operations. As The Zioneer has reported, President Trump stated on June 19 he could prevent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, and Netanyahu proposed a 'significant force thinning' on June 18 as an alternative to full withdrawal.
- DevelopingNYT: Western officials urged Netanyahu to halt Lebanon strikes to keep Iran at negotiating table
- ConfirmedTrump demanded no attack, PM insisted — limited strike agreed, report says
- DevelopingUS reportedly urges Israel to fully refrain from Lebanon operations to preserve emerging deal
- StrongChannel reports US applying heavy pressure on Netanyahu to withdraw from Lebanon
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