Author: Michael Crowley
Published on: 04/09/2025 | 00:00:00

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U.S., Israel and the Gulf Arab states are pressuring Lebanon’s government to act decisively against Hezbollah. Lebanon has confounded American presidents since Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed 14,000 American troops there to thwart a communist takeover. The Trump administration’s involvement in Lebanon draws far less attention than its peacemaking efforts in places like Ukraine and Gaza. Sunni Muslim nations in the region say they would reward decisive action against Shiite Hezbollah with billions in economic aid. Israel has faced years of cross-border attacks. The rocket attacks prompted Israel to launch a major military campaign in Lebanon. U.S. Officials worry that Hezbollah’s talk of violence may spook Lebanese leaders into backing down. But those officials said those fears were unfounded. President Trump’s ambassador to Turkey made the case during a visit to Beirut. Israel has already established several military outposts in southern Lebanon. Some analysts believe Israel may establish a depopulated “security zone” in the country’s south. Lebanese leaders complain that Israel has not made a credible commitment to withdraw in concert with a disarmament plan. Israel’s military said excavators were being used to dig tunnels and re-establish the group’s infrastructure in the area. The Trump team’s approach continues intensive diplomacy begun under the Biden administration last year. Michael Crowley covers the State Department and U.S. Foreign policy.

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