Israel reportedly insisted that several villages on the border remain without residents and act as a buffer zone, which countered Tom Barrack’s proposals.

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. January 23, 2025.
IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. January 23, 2025.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
AUGUST 23, 2025 13:09
Updated: AUGUST 23, 2025 14:21
Israel rejected US envoy Tom Barrack’s proposal to end hostilities with Hezbollah, despite agreeing in principle to gradually stop targeted strikes on targets across southern Lebanon, local outlet Al-Jadeed reported on Friday.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer reportedly told Barrack that Israel would agree to gradually stop targeted assassination attempts and strikes, and would withdraw from several key points in southern Lebanon.

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However, Israel reportedly insisted that several villages on the border remain evacuated to act as a buffer zone. Israel said that Lebanon could develop factories and other industrial areas there, but stressed that civilians should evacuate the area.

Maariv reported that this effectively canceled the entire agreement, which would have only taken effect had both sides agreed to all of its conditions.

Israel’s military has been active in southern Lebanon since a ceasefire was reached in November 2024, with the IDF saying in July that it would continue regular attacks on Hezbollah until it disarms, even if this leads to another war-J. Post