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In an interview on the program “Jadal,” I stressed that Lebanon has a real opportunity with the presence of an exceptional figure like U.S. President Donald Trump, who has shown genuine concern for Lebanon and its future, and who hosted the second round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations at the White...

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Question: What about Lebanon? Is Lebanon going to be part of a deal? U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "Well, Lebanon we’re working on separately. With Lebanon we are engaged now. We have a 45-day ceasefire. We’ve had weekly meetings now and ongoing daily engagements between the government of Lebanon and Israel. The problem is not Lebanon and Israel. The problem is Hezbollah. Just last night Hezbollah put out a statement calling for the overthrow of the Lebanese government. And it just reminds you who you’re dealing with here - by the way, an Iranian proxy, 100% Iranian proxy. And as long as an armed Hezbollah exists, it’s going to be hard to achieve peace in Lebanon because they’re victimizing the people of Lebanon. They’re not just attacking Israel. But we’re working that track with the Lebanese government and the Israeli government. And we’ve made some good progress there - an extended ceasefire, a path forward. We’re going to continue to work on that. Hezbollah is a terrorist group.” Question: "Would it be an understanding that Israel wouldn’t strike Lebanon as part of the deal?” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "Well, Israel always has a right to protect itself. Every country in the world does. So if Hezbollah is going to launch missiles at them, Israel has every right to respond to that or to prevent that from happening. That’s always been understood during the ceasefire, and it will be understood beyond that."
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Question: What about Lebanon? Is Lebanon going to be part of a deal? U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "Well, Lebanon we’re working on separately. With Lebanon we are engaged now. We have a 45-day ceasefire. We’ve had weekly meetings now and ongoing daily engagements between the government of Lebanon and Israel. The problem is not Lebanon and Israel. The problem is Hezbollah. Just last night Hezbollah put out a statement calling for the overthrow of the Lebanese government. And it just reminds you who you’re dealing with here - by the way, an Iranian proxy, 100% Iranian proxy. And as long as an armed Hezbollah exists, it’s going to be hard to achieve peace in Lebanon because they’re victimizing the people of Lebanon. They’re not just attacking Israel. But we’re working that track with the Lebanese government and the Israeli government. And we’ve made some good progress there - an extended ceasefire, a path forward. We’re going to continue to work on that. Hezbollah is a terrorist group.” Question: "Would it be an understanding that Israel wouldn’t strike Lebanon as part of the deal?” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "Well, Israel always has a right to protect itself. Every country in the world does. So if Hezbollah is going to launch missiles at them, Israel has every right to respond to that or to prevent that from happening. That’s always been understood during the ceasefire, and it will be understood beyond that."

Open Source Intel

59,882 views • 2 months ago

BREAKING: 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israel has released a video threatening Lebanon and its citizens Israel has released a warning video to Lebanese citizens, threatening to destroy Lebanon and Lebanese cities, as well as to commit genocide and massacre like in Gaza because of Hezbollah. Israel plans to use the same rhetoric from Gaza, that Hamas uses civilians and children as human shields. Here again, Israel will claim that Hezbollah uses the people of Lebanon as human shields. Unfortunately for them, Hezbollah is not Hamas and can retaliate in kind.
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BREAKING: 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israel has released a video threatening Lebanon and its citizens Israel has released a warning video to Lebanese citizens, threatening to destroy Lebanon and Lebanese cities, as well as to commit genocide and massacre like in Gaza because of Hezbollah. Israel plans to use the same rhetoric from Gaza, that Hamas uses civilians and children as human shields. Here again, Israel will claim that Hezbollah uses the people of Lebanon as human shields. Unfortunately for them, Hezbollah is not Hamas and can retaliate in kind.

Megatron

735,301 views • 2 years ago

The Lebanese Government just SOLD OUT Southern Lebanon and Their Sovereignty to Israel Even Netanyahu ADMITS Iran was getting Lebanon a BETTER deal thank this framework, but Joseph Aoun prefers to see more Lebanese getting killed in the south. Netanyahu: Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as a threat to the State of Israel exists.
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The Lebanese Government just SOLD OUT Southern Lebanon and Their Sovereignty to Israel Even Netanyahu ADMITS Iran was getting Lebanon a BETTER deal thank this framework, but Joseph Aoun prefers to see more Lebanese getting killed in the south. Netanyahu: Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as a threat to the State of Israel exists.

Ryan Rozbiani

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⚡️⭕️ Benjamin Netanyahu announces his achievements over the Lebanese state: "Citizens of Israel, before the Sabbath I want to announce to you a major achievement for the State of Israel. You know that we are conducting negotiations in Washington between Israeli, Lebanese, and American representatives. A lengthy negotiation, and today it has borne fruit. The most important thing is that first and foremost, Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as there is a threat to the State of Israel. This is also a significant blow to Iran. Iran is trying to force us to withdraw by force from southern Lebanon. And in effect, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them - this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon. Neither you nor Hezbollah nor any terrorist organization. The additional thing is, of course, that we are allowing the Lebanese army to begin organizing to take control of the area. We are creating two pilot zones. Both are at the recommendation of the IDF. One is entirely outside the security zone, south of the Litani, and the second is north of the Litani, a small part of which is in the expanded security zone that we achieved over the past two weeks, and which the IDF does not need - it says so in the clearest way. We are always preserving the original security zone outside the range of artillery fire. We do not allow Hezbollah to enter there, nor do we allow civilians to enter. This is preserved. And the most important thing is that Israel says: our security comes first."
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⚡️⭕️ Benjamin Netanyahu announces his achievements over the Lebanese state: "Citizens of Israel, before the Sabbath I want to announce to you a major achievement for the State of Israel. You know that we are conducting negotiations in Washington between Israeli, Lebanese, and American representatives. A lengthy negotiation, and today it has borne fruit. The most important thing is that first and foremost, Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as there is a threat to the State of Israel. This is also a significant blow to Iran. Iran is trying to force us to withdraw by force from southern Lebanon. And in effect, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them - this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon. Neither you nor Hezbollah nor any terrorist organization. The additional thing is, of course, that we are allowing the Lebanese army to begin organizing to take control of the area. We are creating two pilot zones. Both are at the recommendation of the IDF. One is entirely outside the security zone, south of the Litani, and the second is north of the Litani, a small part of which is in the expanded security zone that we achieved over the past two weeks, and which the IDF does not need - it says so in the clearest way. We are always preserving the original security zone outside the range of artillery fire. We do not allow Hezbollah to enter there, nor do we allow civilians to enter. This is preserved. And the most important thing is that Israel says: our security comes first."

Middle East Observer

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To the people of Lebanon: You deserve a future defined by opportunity, stability, and sovereignty - not by the ambitions of a foreign regime. For too long, Hezbollah has dragged Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve the interests of the Lebanese people, while advancing Iran’s agenda at Lebanon’s expense. A stronger, more prosperous Lebanon begins when its future is determined in Beirut - not Tehran. 🎥 Israel Foreign Ministry
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To the people of Lebanon: You deserve a future defined by opportunity, stability, and sovereignty - not by the ambitions of a foreign regime. For too long, Hezbollah has dragged Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve the interests of the Lebanese people, while advancing Iran’s agenda at Lebanon’s expense. A stronger, more prosperous Lebanon begins when its future is determined in Beirut - not Tehran. 🎥 Israel Foreign Ministry

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On Al Jazeera English, I explained why the future of a U.S.-Iran deal now depends on whether Trump is willing to force Israel to comply with a ceasefire in Lebanon. The easiest way to stop Hezbollah attacks on Israeli soldiers is for those soldiers to stop occupying Lebanese territory. Israel won’t stop violating the ceasefire unless Washington imposes real consequences. And the Lebanese government seems to be shifting its tone, recognizing that Iran, not the U.S., has been the primary force pushing for de-escalation in Lebanon.
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INTERESTING CONTEXT FROM LEBANON: The video below is of an interview with Kamil Shimon, a Maronite Christian who heads the Free Nationalist Party. Kamil threatens Hezbollah by saying that he has 20,000 armed men ready to deploy against them. Kamil said that the second Israel launches an offensive against Hezbollah, he will send his men out into the streets to fight them as well and help Israel destroy them. This is very important context because the inevitable war with Hezbollah has become the central topic in Lebanon for obvious reasons. As we inch closer to the outbreak of this war, there are quite a few of Hezbollah's enemies who are preparing for the "golden opportunity" to fight against Hezbollah as well. They see Israel as the only party that can enable them to free Lebanon from the suffocating grip of Hezbollah and Iran. Israel has allies in Lebanon.

Raylan Givens

233,306 views • 2 years ago

WATCH⚡️ Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, surprised the Lebanese representative by addressing the Lebanese people in Arabic, saying: “Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese, not to the Iranians.” “Israel has no desire to be in Southern Lebanon. Our goal is to protect our people, not to occupy Lebanese territory. But to prevent this from happening again, the council must ensure the right mechanisms are in place for the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL meets their obligations. I wish to address the Lebanese representative, mister Rasham. I have listened to your words and condemnations very carefully. But the truth is you should be sitting next to me, not next to the Iranian representative. Because whether you can admit it or not, Israel, Lebanon, and the free world are on the same side against the Islamic regime of Iran. All of us should declare, shoulder to shoulder, that Iran must keep its blood stained hands off Lebanon. And I would like to to approach the the Lebanese people. I will do it in Arabic. Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese, not to the Iranians.”
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WATCH⚡️ Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, surprised the Lebanese representative by addressing the Lebanese people in Arabic, saying: “Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese, not to the Iranians.” “Israel has no desire to be in Southern Lebanon. Our goal is to protect our people, not to occupy Lebanese territory. But to prevent this from happening again, the council must ensure the right mechanisms are in place for the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL meets their obligations. I wish to address the Lebanese representative, mister Rasham. I have listened to your words and condemnations very carefully. But the truth is you should be sitting next to me, not next to the Iranian representative. Because whether you can admit it or not, Israel, Lebanon, and the free world are on the same side against the Islamic regime of Iran. All of us should declare, shoulder to shoulder, that Iran must keep its blood stained hands off Lebanon. And I would like to to approach the the Lebanese people. I will do it in Arabic. Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese, not to the Iranians.”

Open Source Intel

340,428 views • 1 year ago

🚨 MARCO RUBIO IS ENGAGED IN HISTORY! Marco is about to host Israel and Lebanon for direct peace talks in Washington DC — the first of their kind in DECADES Greatest Secretary of State ever 🇺🇸 "Ambassador level talks will take place today between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and creating peaceful relations between the two countries." "We know these direct talks are the first of their kind since 1982, when negotiations led to a short agreement between Israel and Lebanon." "Indirect talks also took place in 1993, brokered by the United States." "A regional source told Fox News there was real pressure to link the Lebanon front to the Iran ceasefire. Israel and the Lebanese government both emphasized publicly the importance of denying the Iranian regime that win." Trey Yingst
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🚨 MARCO RUBIO IS ENGAGED IN HISTORY! Marco is about to host Israel and Lebanon for direct peace talks in Washington DC — the first of their kind in DECADES Greatest Secretary of State ever 🇺🇸 "Ambassador level talks will take place today between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and creating peaceful relations between the two countries." "We know these direct talks are the first of their kind since 1982, when negotiations led to a short agreement between Israel and Lebanon." "Indirect talks also took place in 1993, brokered by the United States." "A regional source told Fox News there was real pressure to link the Lebanon front to the Iran ceasefire. Israel and the Lebanese government both emphasized publicly the importance of denying the Iranian regime that win." Trey Yingst

Eric Daugherty

32,832 views • 3 months ago

JUST IN For the first time in four decades, direct negotiations have begun in Washington between Arab Lebanon and Israel. The talks are taking place at the U.S. State Department while Israel continues its bombardment and occupation of southern Lebanon without interruption. Washington and Tel Aviv have succeeded in separating Lebanon from Iran on matters of war and peace. Iran has remained completely silent regarding the war against Lebanon, limiting itself to defending its own positions. Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until a final settlement is reached, while there is notable Arab frustration over the absence of decisive military intervention to force Israel into a ceasefire.
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JUST IN For the first time in four decades, direct negotiations have begun in Washington between Arab Lebanon and Israel. The talks are taking place at the U.S. State Department while Israel continues its bombardment and occupation of southern Lebanon without interruption. Washington and Tel Aviv have succeeded in separating Lebanon from Iran on matters of war and peace. Iran has remained completely silent regarding the war against Lebanon, limiting itself to defending its own positions. Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until a final settlement is reached, while there is notable Arab frustration over the absence of decisive military intervention to force Israel into a ceasefire.

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10,312 views • 3 months ago

🚨 LEBANESE VOICE: THIS ISN’T OUR WAR — IT’S IRAN’S FIGHT ON OUR SOIL MP Nadim Gemayel: "Today in Lebanon, any implementation of this agreement or anything on Lebanese territory will effectively lead to a conflict between Lebanon and the Iranian faction in Lebanon. The problem today is not between Lebanon and Israel. The problem today is not between the Lebanese themselves. The problem today is between Israel and the Iranian faction in Lebanon. Those fighting in the south against Israel are not the Lebanese. Today, the vast majority of Lebanese, more than 90%, do not want war. They do not want this war."
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🚨 LEBANESE VOICE: THIS ISN’T OUR WAR — IT’S IRAN’S FIGHT ON OUR SOIL MP Nadim Gemayel: "Today in Lebanon, any implementation of this agreement or anything on Lebanese territory will effectively lead to a conflict between Lebanon and the Iranian faction in Lebanon. The problem today is not between Lebanon and Israel. The problem today is not between the Lebanese themselves. The problem today is between Israel and the Iranian faction in Lebanon. Those fighting in the south against Israel are not the Lebanese. Today, the vast majority of Lebanese, more than 90%, do not want war. They do not want this war."

Mossad Commentary

22,351 views • 4 months ago

⭕️ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Lebanon Agreement: 🔹“The most important point is that Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will maintain our presence there as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed and as long as there is a threat to the State of Israel.” 🔹”This is also a major blow to Iran. Iran has been trying to force us to withdraw from southern Lebanon through pressure. In effect, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them: this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon…” 🔹”We are allowing the Lebanese Army to begin deploying and taking control of territory. We are implementing two pilot zones, both recommended by the IDF: One is entirely outside the security zone, south of the Litani River, and the other is north of the Litani. A small part of that lies within the expanded security zone that we secured over the past two weeks, and which the IDF has made clear it no longer needs.” 🔹”We will continue to maintain the original security zone… We will not allow Hezbollah or civilians to enter it. That remains unchanged.” 🔹”Most importantly, Israel is making one thing clear: our security comes before everything else.”
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⭕️ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Lebanon Agreement: 🔹“The most important point is that Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will maintain our presence there as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed and as long as there is a threat to the State of Israel.” 🔹”This is also a major blow to Iran. Iran has been trying to force us to withdraw from southern Lebanon through pressure. In effect, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them: this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon…” 🔹”We are allowing the Lebanese Army to begin deploying and taking control of territory. We are implementing two pilot zones, both recommended by the IDF: One is entirely outside the security zone, south of the Litani River, and the other is north of the Litani. A small part of that lies within the expanded security zone that we secured over the past two weeks, and which the IDF has made clear it no longer needs.” 🔹”We will continue to maintain the original security zone… We will not allow Hezbollah or civilians to enter it. That remains unchanged.” 🔹”Most importantly, Israel is making one thing clear: our security comes before everything else.”

Drop Site

220,013 views • 1 month ago

🚨 WATCH: PM Netanyahu: “Citizens of Israel, before the Sabbath begins, I want to announce to you a great achievement for the State of Israel. You know that we are conducting negotiations in Washington between representatives of Israel, Lebanon, and the United States. Prolonged negotiations, and today they bore fruit. The most important thing is that, first of all, Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we are maintaining it as long as Hezbollah does not disarm, as long as there is a danger to the State of Israel. This is also a great blow to Iran. Iran is trying to force us to withdraw from southern Lebanon by force. And in essence, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them - this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon—neither you nor Hezbollah nor any terrorist organization. The other thing, of course, is that we are allowing the Lebanese army to begin organizing to seize territory. We are creating two pilot zones. Both are on the IDF's recommendation. And one is outside the security zone altogether, it's south of the Litani, and the other is north of the Litani, a small part of it in the expanded security zone that we achieved in the last two weeks, and that the IDF doesn't need it - he says it most clearly. We are constantly maintaining the original security zone outside the range of anti-tank missiles. We are not allowing Hezbollah to enter there, nor the population. That is being maintained. And the most important thing is that Israel says, "Our security comes first."
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🚨 WATCH: PM Netanyahu: “Citizens of Israel, before the Sabbath begins, I want to announce to you a great achievement for the State of Israel. You know that we are conducting negotiations in Washington between representatives of Israel, Lebanon, and the United States. Prolonged negotiations, and today they bore fruit. The most important thing is that, first of all, Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we are maintaining it as long as Hezbollah does not disarm, as long as there is a danger to the State of Israel. This is also a great blow to Iran. Iran is trying to force us to withdraw from southern Lebanon by force. And in essence, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them - this is none of your business. You have no role in Lebanon—neither you nor Hezbollah nor any terrorist organization. The other thing, of course, is that we are allowing the Lebanese army to begin organizing to seize territory. We are creating two pilot zones. Both are on the IDF's recommendation. And one is outside the security zone altogether, it's south of the Litani, and the other is north of the Litani, a small part of it in the expanded security zone that we achieved in the last two weeks, and that the IDF doesn't need it - he says it most clearly. We are constantly maintaining the original security zone outside the range of anti-tank missiles. We are not allowing Hezbollah to enter there, nor the population. That is being maintained. And the most important thing is that Israel says, "Our security comes first."

Raylan Givens

334,804 views • 1 month ago

🚨 THE U.S.-IRAN DEAL EXPOSES LEBANON'S GOVERNMENT🚨 I recorded this video before the U.S.-Iran deal was announced. But the deal only makes the question more urgent. If Washington and Tehran can now move toward a regional ceasefire framework, including Lebanon, then what exactly was the Lebanese government doing while Israel was bombing the south, destroying towns, occupying Lebanese land, and speaking openly about future expansion and building settlements? Lebanese officials openly admitted that Lebanon has neither military power nor economic power to negotiate with Israel, so their strategy is to go to Washington, cry to the Americans, and ask them to pressure Israel. Sorry, but this is beyond parody. This is why many Lebanese consider the attempt to disarm Hezbollah under such circumstances as a national suicide. Whether one agrees with Hezbollah’s ideology or not, the reality on the ground is simple: it remains the only force capable of imposing a military cost on the Israeli occupation forces stationed inside Lebanon. And now, with the U.S.-Iran deal putting Lebanon at the center of the regional equation, the Lebanese government looks even more exposed. Because if Israel fails to achieve its objectives in Lebanon, those Lebanese officials who gambled on Hezbollah’s defeat will have to answer whether they were defending Lebanon or managing Lebanon’s surrender.
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🚨 THE U.S.-IRAN DEAL EXPOSES LEBANON'S GOVERNMENT🚨 I recorded this video before the U.S.-Iran deal was announced. But the deal only makes the question more urgent. If Washington and Tehran can now move toward a regional ceasefire framework, including Lebanon, then what exactly was the Lebanese government doing while Israel was bombing the south, destroying towns, occupying Lebanese land, and speaking openly about future expansion and building settlements? Lebanese officials openly admitted that Lebanon has neither military power nor economic power to negotiate with Israel, so their strategy is to go to Washington, cry to the Americans, and ask them to pressure Israel. Sorry, but this is beyond parody. This is why many Lebanese consider the attempt to disarm Hezbollah under such circumstances as a national suicide. Whether one agrees with Hezbollah’s ideology or not, the reality on the ground is simple: it remains the only force capable of imposing a military cost on the Israeli occupation forces stationed inside Lebanon. And now, with the U.S.-Iran deal putting Lebanon at the center of the regional equation, the Lebanese government looks even more exposed. Because if Israel fails to achieve its objectives in Lebanon, those Lebanese officials who gambled on Hezbollah’s defeat will have to answer whether they were defending Lebanon or managing Lebanon’s surrender.

Kevork Almassian

21,315 views • 1 month ago

Netanyahu lays out Israel's terms for Lebanon after signing of surrender framework agreement, vows Israeli occupation will continue as long as Israel deems necessary —— Following the US-brokered framework agreement with Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israeli occupation forces will withdraw from only two pilot areas, insisting that Israel will remain in its self-declared "security zone" in southern Lebanon "for as long as necessary." Calling it a "tremendous achievement," Netanyahu said international pressure to force an Israeli withdrawal had failed, adding that Israel was "breaking Iran's diplomatic axis." Praising the Lebanese government's decision, Netanyahu described it as "an extremely courageous step," claiming that, for the first time in decades, Lebanon was effectively telling Hezbollah and Iran: "Get out. We're making peace with Israel, whether you like it or not." He claimed the move enjoys support among Lebanese Christians, Druze, Muslims, and even some Shias. Netanyahu also said the Lebanese Armed Forces must reform from within, as "there are jihadist elements within the army," and added that the Lebanese government knows it must deal with the issue, saying, "We will, of course, examine this in practice." Netanyahu also reiterated that Israel was never a party to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, despite the document stating that it was signed by the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and their allies in the current war. He said Israel nevertheless has its own interests, including on the nuclear issue, and is considering sending a delegation to Washington to present its position. Asked about the long-standing description of Lebanon as a political graveyard for Israeli leaders, Netanyahu dismissed the remark, saying, "Who cares?" He added: "Whether it's a political graveyard or not, I will do whatever is necessary to ensure the security and victory of the State of Israel. If we need to enter Lebanon, we will enter Lebanon. If we need to act forcefully there, we will."
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Netanyahu lays out Israel's terms for Lebanon after signing of surrender framework agreement, vows Israeli occupation will continue as long as Israel deems necessary —— Following the US-brokered framework agreement with Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israeli occupation forces will withdraw from only two pilot areas, insisting that Israel will remain in its self-declared "security zone" in southern Lebanon "for as long as necessary." Calling it a "tremendous achievement," Netanyahu said international pressure to force an Israeli withdrawal had failed, adding that Israel was "breaking Iran's diplomatic axis." Praising the Lebanese government's decision, Netanyahu described it as "an extremely courageous step," claiming that, for the first time in decades, Lebanon was effectively telling Hezbollah and Iran: "Get out. We're making peace with Israel, whether you like it or not." He claimed the move enjoys support among Lebanese Christians, Druze, Muslims, and even some Shias. Netanyahu also said the Lebanese Armed Forces must reform from within, as "there are jihadist elements within the army," and added that the Lebanese government knows it must deal with the issue, saying, "We will, of course, examine this in practice." Netanyahu also reiterated that Israel was never a party to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, despite the document stating that it was signed by the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and their allies in the current war. He said Israel nevertheless has its own interests, including on the nuclear issue, and is considering sending a delegation to Washington to present its position. Asked about the long-standing description of Lebanon as a political graveyard for Israeli leaders, Netanyahu dismissed the remark, saying, "Who cares?" He added: "Whether it's a political graveyard or not, I will do whatever is necessary to ensure the security and victory of the State of Israel. If we need to enter Lebanon, we will enter Lebanon. If we need to act forcefully there, we will."

The Cradle

17,355 views • 1 month ago

The path is clear: Hizballah stops attacking Israel. The Lebanese Armed Forces and the legitimate Government of Lebanon assert control over Lebanese territory. And Iran stops using Lebanon as a forward operating base. And the Lebanese people, who have suffered for far too long, finally get a chance to rebuild a country that belongs to them—not Hizballah, not its thug leadership, and certainly not to Tehran.
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The path is clear: Hizballah stops attacking Israel. The Lebanese Armed Forces and the legitimate Government of Lebanon assert control over Lebanese territory. And Iran stops using Lebanon as a forward operating base. And the Lebanese people, who have suffered for far too long, finally get a chance to rebuild a country that belongs to them—not Hizballah, not its thug leadership, and certainly not to Tehran.

Ambassador Mike Waltz

135,877 views • 2 months ago

Lebanon : Etienne Sakr is a friend and a mentor, a great patriotic Lebanese, he led the Christians of Lebanon during the strongest days of the war, his militia the Guardians of the Cedar fought harsh battles in the country then . Exiled after Hezbollah took over, Étienne was condemned by several warrants for his arrest by the Hezbollah backed military tribunal of Lebanon for communication with Israel . He believe peace with Israel is a necessity and wants good relations with the new Syria, Etienne envision Lebanon to be in a no conflict status and good relations with both surrounding neighbors, Syria and Israel for the stability of the region.
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Lebanon : Etienne Sakr is a friend and a mentor, a great patriotic Lebanese, he led the Christians of Lebanon during the strongest days of the war, his militia the Guardians of the Cedar fought harsh battles in the country then . Exiled after Hezbollah took over, Étienne was condemned by several warrants for his arrest by the Hezbollah backed military tribunal of Lebanon for communication with Israel . He believe peace with Israel is a necessity and wants good relations with the new Syria, Etienne envision Lebanon to be in a no conflict status and good relations with both surrounding neighbors, Syria and Israel for the stability of the region.

Nagi N. Najjar

21,948 views • 9 months ago

Israeli Defense Minister Katz said the IDF may take control of territory in Lebanon if the Lebanese government fails to stop Hezbollah from attacking Israel. "I warned the President of Lebanon that if the Lebanese government does not know how to control the territory and prevent Hezbollah from threatening the northern communities and firing toward Israel, we will take the territory and do it ourselves," Kayz said. He added that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to prepare to expand operations in Lebanon to restore security to Israel’s northern communities.
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Israeli Defense Minister Katz said the IDF may take control of territory in Lebanon if the Lebanese government fails to stop Hezbollah from attacking Israel. "I warned the President of Lebanon that if the Lebanese government does not know how to control the territory and prevent Hezbollah from threatening the northern communities and firing toward Israel, we will take the territory and do it ourselves," Kayz said. He added that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to prepare to expand operations in Lebanon to restore security to Israel’s northern communities.

Joe Truzman

21,467 views • 5 months ago

Samir Geagea, your entire approach to peace is wrong. You focus on the two-state solution, but that’s not Lebanon’s problem. The real problem is the Palestinian presence in our country. We Lebanese should not be advocates for a Palestinian state. Why should I defend their cause when they once tried to take over Lebanon as their homeland? They had Gaza, and look how it ended. And you want me to shout for them to have another country? Absolutely not. Our problem is crystal clear: their existence on Lebanese soil. Since 1948, Lebanon has carried this burden, and it has ruined our stability and sovereignty. As a Christian, I refuse to accept them as part of Lebanon’s future. If you want real solutions, then negotiate peace with Israel, but with one non-negotiable condition: the removal of these squatters from Lebanon. And since you boast about Lebanon’s alliances with Saudi Arabia and the Arab world, why not demand that they host the Palestinians? Why should Lebanon be the only country forced to carry this destructive weight? Samir Geagea البطريركية المارونية Morgan Ortagus #NataliaInMotion #PeaksOfPeace #CedarAccords
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Samir Geagea, your entire approach to peace is wrong. You focus on the two-state solution, but that’s not Lebanon’s problem. The real problem is the Palestinian presence in our country. We Lebanese should not be advocates for a Palestinian state. Why should I defend their cause when they once tried to take over Lebanon as their homeland? They had Gaza, and look how it ended. And you want me to shout for them to have another country? Absolutely not. Our problem is crystal clear: their existence on Lebanese soil. Since 1948, Lebanon has carried this burden, and it has ruined our stability and sovereignty. As a Christian, I refuse to accept them as part of Lebanon’s future. If you want real solutions, then negotiate peace with Israel, but with one non-negotiable condition: the removal of these squatters from Lebanon. And since you boast about Lebanon’s alliances with Saudi Arabia and the Arab world, why not demand that they host the Palestinians? Why should Lebanon be the only country forced to carry this destructive weight? Samir Geagea البطريركية المارونية Morgan Ortagus #NataliaInMotion #PeaksOfPeace #CedarAccords

Natalia ܢܐܬܐܠܝܐ

70,527 views • 11 months ago