Israeli Concerns Mount Over Agreement Vulnerabilities and Parallel US-Iran Negotiations

Israeli officials are expressing growing apprehension regarding the stability of a recent agreement, citing threats not only from political opposition but also from separate diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran.

According to Israeli Channel 12, concerns extend beyond internal political challenges to include complications arising from parallel US-Iranian discussions. The reporting suggests that multiple fronts pose risks to the accord's viability.

In related developments, Mahmoud Qamati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, stated in an interview that the agreement was "born dead" and cannot be implemented, arguing there is no need to mobilize public action over the matter. He emphasized rejection of any linkage between Israeli withdrawal and domestic Lebanese affairs, particularly regarding weapons.

Israeli Channel 12 also reported that any expansion of the experimental zones in southern Lebanon will require Israeli approval in the near term.

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority noted that a planned Israeli withdrawal from two experimental zones in southern Lebanon, which was scheduled to occur on the reported date, did not take place due to incomplete preparations.

According to Hebrew-language reporting, the United States has committed to deploying military equipment and 3,000 Marine personnel to Lebanon should armed clashes or civil conflict erupt involving Hezbollah, under the terms of a signed agreement.

Additionally, Israeli Channel 12 reported that the official Lebanese government has granted Israel approval for operational freedom within the Yellow Line.