❝ “The United States backs Israel’s efforts to eliminate the threat posed by Hamas and Hezbollah, as diplomacy has failed to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon,” a White House official told This is Beirut on condition of anonymity.
“If Hezbollah refuses to stand down, military action is deemed necessary, as the group poses a direct danger to Israel and to regional stability. The core issue is Iran’s influence in the region, and lasting peace in Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza can only be achieved once Iranian-backed militant groups are dismantled,” the official added. ❞
Source: This Is Beirut