Trump Forecasts Israeli Troop Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon

The former president's assessment contrasts with previous signals from the Israeli leadership. Netanyahu has consistently maintained that military presence in the region remains necessary to neutralize Hezbollah’s influence, suggesting that any departure depends entirely on the stability of the security environment.

This divergence emerges in the wake of a U.S.-brokered security agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The deal outlines the transfer of two specific territories to Lebanese control, a move designed to de-escalate tensions along the border. While the agreement serves as a framework for potential peace, the actual timeline for a full Israeli military exit remains subject to ongoing diplomatic negotiations and the volatile reality on the ground.