US envoy to Israel Amos Hochstein, who continues to provide arms support to Israel, will discuss the ceasefire with Lebanese officials in Beirut. The talks will take place as Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue.
Despite the increasing loss of life in Gaza and Lebanon, America continues to openly display its support for Israel while also holding ceasefire talks.
US envoy to Israel Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese officials in Beirut today.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said during his visit to Kiev that the American military urgently sent the advanced anti-missile system to Israel and that the system was now “in place.”
Austin added, “We have the ability to put this system into operation very quickly and it is meeting our expectations.”
“US GOVERNMENT IS READY TO SUPPORT LEBANON”
Hochstein stated that being in Lebanon was a sad moment for him during his visit and said, “It is not in the interest of the Lebanese people to tie the fate of Lebanon to other conflicts. The Biden administration wants to ensure that this is the last conflict in Lebanon for generations.” Emphasizing that a solution was proposed but rejected by the parties and that the situation was getting out of control, Hochstein said, “The US government is ready to support the Lebanese government. The US wants to end this conflict as soon as possible. We are working for this. We are working together with the state of Lebanon and Israel to find a formula that will end this conflict forever.” Also touching on the Russia-Ukraine war, Hochstein said the following about the recent claims that North Korean soldiers will fight for Russia, “The increase in military cooperation between North Korea and Russia shows that Russia is desperate.”
THEY DEMANDED FULL AUTHORITY
Speaking to the US-based Axios news agency, Israeli officials demanded that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) be given “active intervention” authority to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and rebuilding its military infrastructure in the region close to the border. Israel also wanted its air force to have the freedom to operate in Lebanese airspace. A US official said it was unlikely that Lebanon and the international community would accept Israel’s terms.
ATTACKS ON LEBANON CONTINUE
In other news, Israel attacked locations in Beirut, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley that Hezbollah claims to use to finance its operations throughout the night.
Hundreds of families fled their homes near the targeted areas ahead of the attacks, and no casualties were reported.
