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US Offer Ties Israeli Pullout to Lebanon’s Accords Participation
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US Offer Ties Israeli Pullout to Lebanon’s Accords Participation
A senior Gulf diplomatic source, cited by the Lebanese newspaper Ad-Diyar, told the newspaper that President Donald Trump pledged to secure a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon if Beirut agrees to join the Abraham Accords. The source described the promise as an official U.S. commitment, but the report offered no documentary evidence, identified no diplomat, and provided no confirmation from the White House. The article also noted that the timing and communication channels for the pledge were unspecified.
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Israeli Conditions on Withdrawal
Senior Israeli officials responded by stating that any redeployment of Israeli Defense Forces would occur only after Hezbollah’s disarmament throughout Lebanon, not merely in border areas. They emphasized that Israel would not withdraw “before Hezbollah is disarmed” and that a peace agreement could follow once the security threat to northern Israeli residents is removed. The officials linked Israel’s continued strikes to its determination to address Hezbollah’s weapons before any pullout.
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Lebanese Diplomatic Initiatives
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain in the south and suggested that European forces could replace UNIFIL, potentially forming a broader international force. Aoun warned that wars cause destruction, displacement, and loss of life without solving underlying conflicts. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed that Lebanon must exercise authority over its entire territory through its own security forces to restore state authority. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem expressed interest in a possible U.S.–Iran agreement, describing it as a source of strength for Hezbollah while defending ongoing “resistance” activities and rejecting the legitimacy of any framework agreement.
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International Context and Outlook
The report linked the future of Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s disarmament and to the outcome of Washington–Tehran negotiations. It also noted that Iranian leaders had allegedly instructed Hezbollah not to enter another war on Tehran’s behalf, fearing broader escalation. Lebanese officials warned that the impending expiration of UNIFIL’s mandate later this year could create a security vacuum, and they urged greater European support for the Lebanese Armed Forces to fill that gap.