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Israeli television has reported that US President Donald Trump is placing increasing restrictions on Israel not only in Lebanon, but across multiple fronts, with growing US limitations on both the Israeli military and government. According to the report, Israel’s political leadership has issued new instructions to the military regarding what is permitted in Lebanon. Under the guidelines, Israeli forces are allowed to operate freely within the so-called yellow line and to counter immediate threats, but are prohibited from carrying out operations in Beirut and Tyre. A senior Israeli official told Israel’s Channel 13: “The message we have received from the Americans in recent weeks is clear: you had permission to operate without restrictions, and that period is over.” Israeli Chief […]
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