'Bibi is hysterical about it': How US-Iran understanding is rattling Israel over Lebanon

Israel is concerned that a new agreement between the United States and Iran could legitimize Tehran's influence in Lebanon, potentially limiting Israel's ability to operate militarily against Hezbollah. This concern stems from agreements reached during recent US-Iran talks, which reportedly include provisions for ending hostilities and preserving Lebanon's territorial integrity, while also establishing a new deconfliction mechanism involving Lebanon and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Israeli officials fear this arrangement could restrict their operational freedom and pressure them to withdraw forces from southern Lebanon before Hezbollah is fully addressed. Despite these concerns, the US insists that the new framework does not sideline Israel's interests, and continues to work towards a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Lebanon that would lead to Hezbollah disarmament.