U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Monday that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and seeks both its own security and Lebanese sovereignty, according to a statement quoted by Barak Betesh. Vance stated that Israeli officials have been “very clear” they do not seek land in southern Lebanon, and expressed belief a framework can protect both sides.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Monday that Israeli officials have been "very clear" they have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, and that Israel seeks both its security and Lebanese sovereignty, according to a quoted statement from Barak Betesh. Vance expressed belief that a framework can be reached where Lebanon's sovereignty is protected and Israeli security is also ensured.
This marks the latest U.S. affirmation of the line that Israel does not seek to hold territory in southern Lebanon, amid an ongoing public debate in Israel over the IDF's continued presence in a security zone there. As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told his New Zealand counterpart that Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon but will not withdraw from the security zone or endanger its citizens. Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated Sunday that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon as long as needed.
The statement appears to reaffirm the official U.S. position as voiced repeatedly by Vance in recent days, in contrast with declared positions by some Israeli coalition figures who have signaled an extended or permanent military presence.
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