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Report: Netanyahu expressed concern to Trump about postponement of nuke talks, inclusion of Lebanon truce in emerging deal
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FILE - President Donald Trump answers a question from a reporter at the end of a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025. (AP/Alex Brandon)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern to US President Donald Trump about two specific areas of the emerging US-Iran deal — the clause dealing with Lebanon, and the postponement of dealing with the nuclear issue, the Kan public broadcaster reports.
According to Axios, the Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to be signed by the US and Iran and ushers in a 60-day ceasefire extension, contains a clause that would end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The report says Israel will be permitted to strike Hezbollah if the terror group instigates or carries out attacks.
Talks will only be held on potential curbs on Iran’s nuclear program once the 60-day period begins.
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