According to a report by Israeli Television Channel 13 on July 26 local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed his cabinet that the United States wants Israel to withdraw its troops from Syria, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip. However, he stated that he would refuse this request.
An anonymous source said that the United States hopes to see a “series of troop withdrawals” by the Israel Defense Forces along these three fronts, but did not specify whether these withdrawals would be partial or complete.
According to reports, Netanyahu told Israeli cabinet ministers that he ‘planned to be self-sufficient and resist.’
"I will tell them it doesn't work." Netanyahu said.
According to a report by Reuters earlier, the office of Israel's Prime Minister issued a statement on July 24 local time, stating that Netanyahu would travel to the United States on July 27 and meet with U.S. President Trump on July 28. Netanyahu will also attend the funeral of U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
