Netanyahu Panicked by US-Iran Lebanon Clash Prevention Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly in a state of panic after the United States and Iran reached an agreement on a "Lebanon clash prevention system" during high-level talks following a ceasefire.

Israel fears the new arrangement could restrict its military operations in southern Lebanon or sideline it from a new management body. Sources indicate Netanyahu is actively pursuing diplomatic channels to ensure his forces remain in the region. Israel has maintained a 10km security zone in southern Lebanon, engaging Hezbollah with tank units.

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We will not expose the Israeli people to the threat of Hezbollah attacks and infiltration.

However, a senior US official refuted claims that Israel would be excluded from the new Lebanese management system, suggesting that direct US-Iran channels could benefit Israel. It remains unclear whether this means Israel will have an official role or if its interests will be indirectly represented through US coordination.

Meanwhile, Israel has rejected calls to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon. Foreign Minister Gidon Saar stated on X that he would not expose Israeli citizens to Hezbollah's threats. The New York Times interpreted Saar's remarks as reflecting Israel's dissatisfaction with the direction of the US-Iran talks. Netanyahu also emphasized in a video statement that Israeli forces in southern Lebanon have "complete freedom" to eliminate direct threats to them and northern residents.

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The Israeli forces in southern Lebanon have complete freedom to eliminate direct threats to them and northern residents.