Assessment in Israel Before Renewal of Agreement Talks: Transfer of Pilot Zones to Lebanese Army Will Be Delayed
Jerusalem and Beirut will hold talks in Italy, likely after the visit of the President of Lebanon to Washington. The Americans are toying with the idea of a three-way meeting between Trump, Netanyahu, and Aoun…
Assessment
The delay in transferring pilot zones to the Lebanese army signals unresolved friction in the agreement's implementation. Lebanon's refusal of a US-proposed tripartite meeting with Trump and Netanyahu suggests reluctance to engage directly with Israel. Trump's remark that Israel wants to withdraw may indicate shifting US expectations. The Israeli dismissal of Hamas rehabilitation headlines points to internal messaging about Gaza's status. The Italy talks and the Lebanese president's Washington visit will be key to watch.