Trump-Driven Lebanon Truce Puts Netanyahu on the Defensive
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Israelis largely wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue, but Netanyahu accepted a Lebanon cease-fire under Trump’s pressure, drawing criticism that he sacrificed a hard line for political optics. Analysts warn the deal’s enforcement hinges on Hezbollah’s consent and stress that durability will require diplomacy, highlighting a tension between Netanyahu’s electoral considerations and strategic aims ahead of elections.
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