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Israeli military officials say Iran deal could force IDF to backtrack southern Lebanon incursion

Senior Israeli defense officials expressed disappointment as Israel finds itself unable to influence regional negotiations amid Trump's emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran, and were also surprised by Trump's suggestion that Syria could play a role against Hezbollah

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Senior Israeli defense officials expressed disappointment as Israel finds itself unable to influence regional negotiations amid Trump's emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran, and were also surprised by Trump's suggestion that Syria could play a role against Hezbollah

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Yaniv Kubovich

06:00 AM • June 17 2026 IDT

Senior Israeli defense officials have voiced increasing concern in recent days over the American negotiations with Iran, since Israel has been almost completely excluded from them, with no ability to influence the outcome.

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