Netanyahu welcomes US-brokered Lebanon agreement despite domestic opposition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for a new US-brokered deal with Lebanon, though members of his coalition government have voiced strong criticism.
By Europa Express27 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CETUpdated 27 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Netanyahu welcomes US-brokered Lebanon agreement despite domestic opposition
Strategic Context: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for a new US-brokered deal with Lebanon, though members of his coalition government have voiced strong criticism.
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According to Euronews, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed a United States-brokered agreement with Lebanon. The deal has encountered significant resistance from the Israeli far right, most notably from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Ben Gvir publicly rejected the agreement, arguing that Lebanon cannot be trusted to successfully disarm Hezbollah. The deal, which aims to address security concerns along the border, remains a point of contention within the Israeli political landscape.