Middle East
Trump's Lebanon fantasy is running smack into reality
Officials in Beirut know that any agreement with Israel would be dead on arrival at home
July 30, 2026
Officials in Beirut know that any agreement with Israel would be dead on arrival at home
News from White House suggests Trump imposing limits on partner Netanyahu and that US did not provide missile defense in latest exchange of fire
This also drives a further wedge between Netanyahu and Trump, who reportedly doesn't want Tel Aviv to retaliate
Trump's Iran deal was not his idea and worse, it's getting in the way of the Israeli leader's political survival. Lebanon, unfortunately, will pay the price.
Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.
By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife
