US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes Israel will withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump expressed confidence that Israel is willing to take this step.
The American president’s comments come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, which began in September 2024 following escalations with the militant group Hezbollah. Trump indicated that he senses Israel’s desire to proceed with a withdrawal from the region.
His remarks suggest optimism from the White House regarding a potential de-escalation in the conflict and could indicate behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to bring about such a pullback. The comments were made during high-level discussions at the NATO gathering in the Turkish capital.
Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.
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