According to Axios, citing both U.S. and Israeli officials, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Thursday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump told him that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) should begin to withdraw forces from both Syria and Lebanon. Per the report, President Trump warned that the risk for escalation, particularly with the IDF’s presence in Southeastern Syria, is high, with Trump telling his Israeli counterpart “They don't want you there. You should redeploy.” Prime Minister Netanyahu has pushed back, saying that security zones in both countries are necessary. This comes as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Rome today to discuss continued cooperation on the gradual Israeli withdrawal and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s announcement during a visit to the Czech Republic that the IDF was preparing to withdraw from 2 pilot zones in Southern Lebanon.

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According to Axios, citing both U.S. and Israeli officials, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Thursday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump told him that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) should begin to withdraw forces from both Syria and Lebanon. Per the report, President Trump warned that the risk for escalation, particularly with the IDF’s presence in Southeastern Syria, is high, with Trump telling his Israeli counterpart “They don't want you there. You should redep