Vice President-elect JD Vance said Thursday that Washington expects Israel not to 'run wild' in southern Lebanon, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The remark signals the incoming administration's concern over the scope of Israeli operations along the Lebanon border.
Vice President-elect JD Vance stated Thursday that the US expects Israel not to "run wild" in southern Lebanon, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The remark comes days before the incoming administration takes office and signals early concern over the scope of Israeli military operations along the northern border.
Vance, who will be sworn in as vice president alongside President-elect Donald Trump, did not elaborate on specific measures or red lines. The statement reflects a continuation of US-Israel dialogue over activity in southern Lebanon, where the IDF has conducted operations against Hezbollah infrastructure since the ceasefire began.
The comment is the most direct public signal from the incoming administration regarding Israel's military posture on the Lebanon front. No further details on the context or timing of Vance's remarks were immediately available.
2 developments
- DevelopingWhite House senior official: Iran must limit Hezbollah movements, any attack will draw direct Israeli response
- DevelopingUS Defense Secretary Hegseth: Israel's Lebanon response restrained, Iran must rein in Hezbollah
- DevelopingIran reportedly orders Hezbollah to refrain from rocket fire on Israel, threatens severe measures
- StrongNetanyahu tells Trump southern Lebanon strikes 'light casualties' so far, expects Hezbollah to hold fire
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