The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar reports that the United States has informed Lebanon it will not pressure Israel amid the current escalation, and that clear steps are required in a plan to disarm Hezbollah.
The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, which is aligned with Hezbollah, reported Thursday morning that the United States has informed Beirut it will not pressure Israel amid the current escalation. According to the report, Washington also demanded clear steps in a plan to disarm Hezbollah. The report did not specify the nature of the steps or the timeline.
The Zioneer has previously reported on US diplomatic efforts regarding Hezbollah's disarmament, including sanctions on Lebanese officials allied with the group and pressure on Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon. The report comes amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border following ceasefire violations.
2 developments
- StrongHezbollah rejects US-brokered Lebanon deal over demand to disarm before Israeli withdrawal
- StrongHezbollah says it is not committed to the framework deal with Israel
- DevelopingYoav Golan: Lebanese government cannot disarm Hezbollah
- StrongReport: US wants Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah — but deep infiltration already 'exposed'
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