IDF officials fear withdrawal under fire if Lebanon deal comes without warning

Senior IDF officers told Haaretz that the government is not sharing the full picture of U.S.-Iran negotiations that could affect the course of the war in Lebanon. Sources added that Hezbollah may extend the range of its rocket and drone attacks as forces push deeper into Lebanon

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Senior IDF officers told Haaretz that the government is not sharing the full picture of U.S.-Iran negotiations that could affect the course of the war in Lebanon. Sources added that Hezbollah may extend the range of its rocket and drone attacks as forces push deeper into Lebanon

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Yaniv Kubovich

10:26 AM • May 31 2026 IDT

Senior IDF officers are expressing increasing frustration with the government over what they say is a lack of transparency regarding diplomatic efforts and ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations that could affect the fighting in Lebanon.

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