Israel is poised to occupy parts of southern Lebanon after a deadline for its full military withdrawal expires, with concerns over Hezbollah’s presence and doubts about the Lebanese Army’s ability to control the region. Despite a truce agreement requiring Israeli troops to leave areas seized from Hezbollah, Israeli leaders are suggesting a flexible timeline for withdrawal, pending Lebanese Army control. Hezbollah warns against any breach of the deal, as the potential for renewed conflict looms and decisions must be made on both sides regarding next steps.
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Triple trouble for Israel as its furious allies bail
Binyamin Netanyahu is currently exacerbating three critical crises in Israel: a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, dwindling support from European allies, and a constitutional conflict regarding control over security services, the military, and the judiciary. The pressure on Israeli institutions is intensifying, leading to an imminent pivotal moment. It remains uncertain whether this will manifest as a re-invasion of Gaza, risking Israel's alliances and internal cohesion, or as a political shift resulting in Netanyahu's potential downfall...
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