Israel-Lebanon deal faces rocky road
The agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel last week has reintroduced debate over the US military's role in southern Lebanon, even as Washington appears intent on limiting its direct involvement.
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The agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel last week has reintroduced debate over the US military's role in southern Lebanon, even as Washington appears intent on limiting its direct involvement.
For now, no US troops are expected to deploy on the ground in the south, a well-placed source told Al-Monitor. But the deal still places Washington at the center of efforts to coordinate an Israeli withdrawal and support Lebanon’s push to dismantle Hezbollah networks.
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