China claims it is not bound by the US-Iran agreement's provisions regarding Lebanon and will continue military deployment in Lebanon.
Israeli sources revealed on the 15th that during a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump on the 14th, Netanyahu clearly stated that Israel does not believe it will be bound by the provisions related to Lebanon in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. The Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from Lebanon and will remain in the recently occupied positions to continue combating threats from Hezbollah. The operations will include destroying infrastructure and responding to any attacks against Israel.
Sources indicated that this means the agreement will not constrain Israel's actions in Lebanon, but whether these statements from the Israeli side can withstand the test of reality remains to be seen.
Israel will continue military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah threats, as stated by Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from recently occupied positions and will actively target Hezbollah infrastructure and respond to any attacks on Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel will not be bound by potential US-Iran agreement regarding Lebanon.
- The Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from Lebanon and will continue operations against Hezbollah.
- Operations will include destroying infrastructure and responding to attacks on Israel.