Israeli defense minister says Trump halted full Hezbollah campaign
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that President Trump stopped Israel from conducting an all-out campaign to eliminate Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Decisions about the scope of Israeli operations against Hezbollah affect the balance of power in Lebanon and the risk of wider regional war that could involve U.S. forces or interests.
Key entities
- Hezbollah
- Israel
- Trump
What to watch next
- Monitor Israeli security cabinet statements and UNIFIL reports for escalation signals.
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