Haaretz iconHaaretzSep 18, 2026

Bombing of Hezbollah's stronghold in Lebanon opens a diplomatic door Israel is liable to close

One might expect Lebanon's dedication to a diplomatic process, backed by the U.S., EU, and Arab states, would dictate an ambitious timetable for negotiations, but Jerusalem is seeking a tactical win ahead of the Knesset election

Bombing of Hezbollah's stronghold in Lebanon opens a diplomatic door Israel is liable to close

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One might expect Lebanon's dedication to a diplomatic process, backed by the U.S., EU, and Arab states, would dictate an ambitious timetable for negotiations, but Jerusalem is seeking a tactical win ahead...

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One might expect Lebanon's dedication to a diplomatic process, backed by the U.S., EU, and Arab states, would dictate an ambitious timetable for negotiations, but Jerusalem is seeking a tactical win ahead of the Knesset election

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