Trump called a timeout between Israel and Iran but Lebanese impasse threatens more fighting

A limited strike on Iran allowed Netanyahu to project resolve, and the end of the flare-up enables the president to refocus on nuclear negotiations. At the same time, the Iranian regime's willingness to take risks has been exposed, as has Israel's growing dependence on the U.S. and the limits of Net

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Trump called a timeout between Israel and Iran but Lebanese impasse threatens more fighting

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A limited strike on Iran allowed Netanyahu to project resolve, and the end of the flare-up enables the president to refocus on nuclear negotiations. At the same time, the Iranian regime's willingness to take risks has been exposed, as has Israel's growing dependence on the U.S. and the limits of Netanyahu's ability to drive the regional agenda

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Amos Harel

12:21 AM • June 09 2026 IDT

A fragile lull appeared to take hold after several hours of renewed exchanges between Israel and Iran, but the latest round of missile fire underscored Israel's growing reliance on U.S. support and highlighted Tehran's increasing confidence. With no real agreement reached on the Lebanese front, regional tensions threaten to spill over again.

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