Netanyahu Uses Lebanese Jews as Negotiation Leverage
The article discusses Israel's attempt to exploit the issue of the remains of Lebanese Jews as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with Lebanon. Israel is demanding the remains of a group of Jews who were killed or went missing in Beirut in the 1980s in exchange for the release of Lebanese prisoners. The country links this matter to the fate of Lebanese prisoners held by Israel. Sources confirm that the Jewish community in Lebanon denies any communication with Israel on this issue, and that Netanyahu’s demands are considered unrealistic—especially given the lack of information about the fate of thousands of Lebanese Muslims and Christians whose whereabouts remain unknown. The Israelis are using this case as part of their strategy to gain advantages in negotiations, exploiting the politicization of the issue and their pressure tactics through occupations and threats. This comes amid escalating tensions between Lebanon and Israel, as Israel seeks to leverage the remains issue to strengthen its position in negotiations, amidst differing interests and on-the-ground realities.
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