Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
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Israel's ambassador says Israel and Lebanon are united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah.
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Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel and Lebanon are united in the goal of "liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah." Leiter told reporters on Tuesday that the Lebanese government conveyed during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer wish to be "occupied" by Hezbollah. This indicates a potential shift in regional dynamics and a shared interest between the two nations regarding the militant group. The ambassador also mentioned conversations about a long-term vision for a clearly delineated border between Israel and Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reported this from Jerusalem.
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U.S.-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon discussed a long-term vision for a clearly delineated border.
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