Diplomatic sources say Israel's goal is to disarm Hezbollah even as mediation efforts continue; officials estimate the Iran war could last about another week before the Trump administration seeks to end it
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Diplomatic sources say Israel's goal is to disarm Hezbollah even as mediation efforts continue; officials estimate the Iran war could last about another week before the Trump administration seeks to end it
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09:47 AM • March 12 2026 IST
Israel intends to continue the war in Lebanon even after the campaign against Iran ends, in order to strike Hezbollah, a diplomatic source told Haaretz on Wednesday.
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