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Double-dealing: Israel Continues to Disrupt US-Iran Talks, Once Again Rejects Ceasefire in Lebanon

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June 3 – Israel is continuing to disrupt U.S.-Iran talks, putting on an outward show of support for the negotiations while never halting its own provocative actions. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff just announced the IDF will not cease fire in Lebanon, noting the military operates proactively to take action against all threats it faces. This stance contradicts earlier remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said, “Trump and I agree on the core issues related to Iran. We occasionally have tactical disagreements, but we will work through them. My relationship with Trump hasn’t changed—he’s Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ in the White House.” President Trump has recently pushed for a swift U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and today he acknowledged having an “angry” conversation with Netanyahu. Prior to this, rumors circulated that during a call with Netanyahu, Trump vented strong dissatisfaction over Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon and demanded the country scrap its planned strike on Beirut.
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