US Rejects Permanent Israeli Presence in Lebanon, Backs Sovereignty
🛡️ JERUSALEM — Israel declared indefinite occupation; Washington just quietly disagreed. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Hours after Israel's defense minister vowed permanent presence across three fronts, State Dept publicly breaks ranks — signaling Washington won't underwrite maximalist Israeli posture in Lebanon. This splits the alliance at a critical moment: Trump weighs new Iran strikes while his own diplomat contradicts Jerusalem's declared doctrine.
