In this PJ Media article, P. David Hornik warns that Iran’s “deconfliction” mechanism for Lebanon, excluding Israel, will leave the Jewish state more vulnerable to Hezbollah attacks.
- A new “deconfliction cell” involving the U.S., Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, and Pakistan aims to enforce a ceasefire and IDF withdrawal from Lebanon without Israeli input.
- Israel has been fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah assaults since March, with significant casualties, yet is sidelined from the process.
- An IDF withdrawal would turn the Galilee into a military zone devoid of civilians, increasing vulnerability to future attacks.
- Iran sets “red lines” against Israeli strikes in Lebanon while continuing proxy aggression through Hezbollah.
- The U.S. State Department initially opposed the cell, viewing it as a bypass sabotaging direct Israel-Lebanon negotiations for Hezbollah disarmament.
- Qatar pushed the arrangement to aid Iran, highlighting the administration’s balancing act amid MOU talks.
- Israel must prioritize its security interests despite pressure, as Iran remains committed to its destruction.
Read the full story:
https://pjmedia.com/p-david-hornik/2026/06/23/irans-deconfliction-means-a-more-vulnerable-israel-n4954281
