- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to escalate strikes to crush Hezbollah while insisting that any ceasefire with Iran does not apply to the conflict in Lebanon.
- Iran has made a full ceasefire on all fronts a primary condition for a peace deal with the United States, specifically demanding a halt to Israeli operations in Lebanon.
- The Trump administration has signaled support for Israel's stance, with officials stating that Israel will not be expected to passively absorb attacks on its forces.
- Israeli opposition leaders and far-right ministers have joined calls for increased military action, with some advocating for strikes deep into Beirut and the destruction of Iranian nuclear assets.
- Market concerns remain high as Iran continues to link the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the cessation of Israeli military activity in Lebanon.
Israel demands military freedom in Lebanon as Iran peace deal negotiations intensify
May 26, 2026, 12:28:36 PM UTC(6 hours ago)
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ISRAEL SEEKS FREE HAND IN LEBANON UNDER IRAN DEAL
Israel is pushing the U.S. to guarantee freedom of military operations in Lebanon as part of a proposed Iran peace deal, despite Tehran demanding a full halt to fighting there.
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have continued despite a truce, with Israel striking over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight as drone attacks on Israeli forces intensify.
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take tougher action against Hezbollah, while Israeli officials oppose U.S. limits on strikes deep inside Lebanon.
