The first test of the Lebanon deal: IDF pulls back slightly
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.…
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The limited two-zone pullback is the first measurable test of whether the Lebanon agreement can hold. If Hezbollah tests the vacuum or the IDF finds its enforcement options constrained, the deal’s entire framework may unravel quickly. The real question is whether this small withdrawal will reduce friction or simply embolden the other side.