"The President's ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel clearly states that Israel will not carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese targets but preserves its right to self-defense against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks."
"Trump's post raised eyebrows, even among some of his closest supporters as it appeared to limit Israel's ability to fight back against Hezbollah, which has been attacking the north of the country for weeks."
"How will we disarm Hezbollah, now that we have taken on this responsibility? How will we prevent Hezbollah from regenerating and reconstituting its forces?"
"Hezbollah will see its tactics, of using buildings to organize, store weapons, and fire rockets, as successful and will do more of it given the declaration."
A Trump administration official clarified that Israel is prohibited from offensive military operations against Lebanon but retains the right to self-defense. Trump's earlier social media post raised concerns among supporters, suggesting limitations on Israel's ability to respond to Hezbollah attacks. Critics questioned how the U.S. would manage Hezbollah's threat, emphasizing the Lebanese government's inability to disarm the group. The situation raises doubts about Israel's capacity to counter Hezbollah's tactics effectively, as the declaration may embolden the group.
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