Middle East
If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
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.
May 11, 2026
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
Tel Aviv has made a habit of breaking ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Now leaders are saying they are not a full party to the one brokered with Iran.
Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track
The Netanyahu government wants different things than the US, so even if Trump wanted to pursue peace, his 'partner' is likely to make things difficult
The Yemeni Ansarullah militants say they targeted Israel in their first attack since the war on Iran began Feb. 28
