Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham again addressed the Lebanese people, saying 'Help is on the way.' Israeli commentator Tamir Morag said the statement, following similar remarks by President Trump, likely triggered a mass exodus from Lebanon but noted it does not yet appear to be part of a calculated plan. The post does not specify the nature of the promised help.
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reiterated his message to the Lebanese people Monday evening, stating 'Help is on the way.' The remark echoes a similar message Graham posted earlier Monday, as The Zioneer reported at 09:52 Jerusalem time. That earlier bulletin noted the statement carried no further detail on the nature or timing of the assistance.
Israeli commentator Tamir Morag, cited in the same Channel 14 broadcast, assessed that Graham's statement—following similar remarks from President Donald Trump—likely triggered a mass exodus from Lebanon. However, Morag added that it does not currently appear to be part of a calculated strategic move by Trump, though he suggested that after the November elections 'we may all discover that Trump made a calculated move.'
Graham's comments come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and repeated warnings to civilians to evacuate. The substance and timeline of the promised 'help' remain unspecified.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump tells Jerusalem faction: 'Help is on the way'
- StrongTrump says Lebanon clause is 'making a lot of noise,' suggests Syria can help
- DevelopingChannel 14 commentator: Trump's promised 'help' still on the way — assessment
- DevelopingCommentator urges Netanyahu to tell Trump Israel will withdraw from Lebanon 'at the right time'
Source and signal
- Internal intake