State Department Spokesperson: Hezbollah is the main obstacle to Lebanon's economic recovery
<p>A spokesman for the US State Department said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Hezbollah is the main obstacle to Lebanon's economic reconstruction and growth.</p><p>According to the spokesman, the terrorist organization "bears sole responsibility for the Israeli presence on the territory of the country." He further emphasized Washington's position regarding the continuation of the necessary…
The US State Department has pinpointed Hezbollah as the primary hurdle to Lebanon's economic resurgence, emphasizing the necessity of Hezbollah's disarmament. The department highlighted that eradicating Hezbollah's armed status is a crucial element in concluding risk removal initiatives in designated pilot regions. The US also expressed anticipation for the Lebanese Armed Forces to finish risk removal tasks in these pilot zones, which are considered a feasible means to attain peace between Lebanon and Israel.
Tragically, on Saturday, the Israeli military conducted ongoing airstrikes on Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, comprising three children and two women. The Lebanese government vehemently denounced the strikes, which did not focus on Hezbollah's military installations and led to the loss of innocent civilian lives.
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