NO WITHDRAWAL: Israel’s Dangerous New Ultimatum for Lebanon!

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:03]No withdrawal from southern Lebanon unless a dangerous Israeli escalation and a high tone threat. What did he say?

[00:00:12]Israeli army spokesman Aviichai Adri said that the forces of the 91st division attacked about 40 infrastructure and targeted more than 10 Hezbollah elements over the weekend.

[00:00:36]In a post on the X platform, Adri wrote, "Over the past 24 hours, the 91st division forces have attacked more than 40 infrastructure and targeted more than 10 Hezbollah members who were working near the IDF forces in southern Lebanon.

[00:00:55]The targets included buildings used by the party for military purposes as well as weapons depots, a launchpad, and additional infrastructure. According to Al Arabia, while a third round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon is expected next week in Washington, an Israeli source revealed that withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not on the table before reaching arrangements related to the disarmament of Hezbollah.

[00:01:23]The source also explained that the ongoing talks with Lebanon will focus on the file of disarming Hezbollah in addition to issues related to the borders between the two sides in addition to discussing the mechanisms of reaching a future agreement. According to I24 News, he added that these consultations are aimed at conceptualizing possible security and political understandings amid ongoing tension on the Lebanese Israeli border.

[00:01:55]Informed political sources revealed earlier that the third round of negotiations between Tel Aviv and Beirut would involve military officials from both sides. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, it also showed that the military's participation is intended to discuss maps and field steps related to the extension of the ceasefire. The US State Department announced earlier that a third round of talks between Lebanon and Israel would be held on May 14th and 15th.

[00:02:32]After a first round of talks between Lebanon and Israel at the ambassadorial level in Washington, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire that took effect on April 17th. The truce was due to extend 10 days, but Trump announced its extension for an additional 3 weeks after a second round of talks at the White House.

[00:03:12]It is noteworthy that a senior Tel Aviv official had promised Hezbollah to expand the Yellow Line area in southern Lebanon, declaring the Israeli army's current control over 5% of Lebanese territory and may expand its operational grip on additional areas beyond the yellow line area. According to Hebrew media, it was reported on the Israeli website Walla that simultaneously defense minister Israel cats issued instructions to prevent the return of residents of southern Lebanon to Shiite villages to prevent Hezbollah from being able to use them as human shields in combat areas.