IDF draws up Lebanon plans amid concern Iran deal could curb fighting with Hezbollah

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The Israeli Defense Forces have drafted operational plans for southern Lebanon while signaling to the United States that it seeks unrestricted freedom of action in the region, according to Israeli officials. The reported terms of a potential agreement would restrict Israeli operations to responses following Hezbollah attacks, creating tension between Israel's stated operational preferences and the constraints of any negotiated framework.

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