Rubio: We Want a Strong Lebanese Government and Hezbollah Not to Pose a Threat
Marco Rubio affirms support for a strong Lebanese government and Hezbollah disarmament to prevent threats to Israel.
SUMMARY
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses the necessity of a strong Lebanese government and supports disarming Hezbollah to prevent threats to Israel, expressing hope for progress in Lebanese-Israeli talks to avoid conflict.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Marco Rubio confirms that the United States does not want Hezbollah to regain its capabilities to threaten Israel.
- U.S. support for a strong Lebanese government and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
- Hope that talks between Lebanon and Israel will open a path to avoid further conflict.
CORE SUBJECT
Marco Rubio's Statements on Hezbollah and the Lebanese Government
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed, "We do not want Hezbollah to regain its capabilities to threaten Israel." He said, "We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah does not regain control over the south," emphasizing "that we will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah." He added, "We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Marco Rubio
👤 Person_MaleU.S. Secretary of State
Hezbollah
🏛️ OrganizationLebanese political and military movement
Lebanon
📍 Location_CountryCountry in the Middle East
Israel
📍 Location_CountryCountry in the Middle East
NOTABLE QUOTES 4
"We do not want Hezbollah to regain its capabilities to threaten Israel."
"We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah does not regain control over the south."
"We will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah."
"We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."