Israeli Defense Minister Benny Katz said that President Trump has linked Iran and Lebanon to a deal with Tehran, preventing a large‑scale Israeli strike on Hezbollah across Lebanon. He also informed the CENTCOM commander that Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.
Katz warned that conflict with Iran would begin only if Trump deems negotiations futile or if Iran attacks Israel. Any Iranian attack would mark Tehran’s third war.