U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will help Lebanon 'take control' of its territory so that the Lebanese state can operate against Hezbollah, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS).
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States will assist Lebanon in 'taking control' of its territory in order to act against Hezbollah, according to a report from Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) on Wednesday evening.
The remark comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the U.S., Lebanon, and Israel over Hezbollah's role and disarmament. Rubio previously discussed Hezbollah disarmament and the ceasefire with Israel in a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on June 19, as The Zioneer reported earlier.
This latest statement, made without a specified location or venue, reinforces the U.S. position that the Lebanese state should assert sovereignty over areas where Hezbollah operates. It remains unclear whether Rubio was referring to specific mechanisms or timelines for such assistance.
2 developments
- DevelopingRubio: Israeli forces in Lebanon only because of Hezbollah activity, rocket fire
- DevelopingRubio, Lebanese President Aoun discuss Hezbollah disarmament and ceasefire with Israel
- DevelopingPompeo warns: Iran conditions deal on Israel stopping Lebanon operation
- StrongRubio says Lebanon diplomacy separate from Iran talks
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