How did the US Secretary of State comment on the talks between Lebanon and Israel?
12/19/2025 6:58:00 PM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed, "We do not want Hezbollah to regain the capability to threaten Israel."
He added, "We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah will not regain control of the south," emphasizing, "We will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah."
He also stated, "We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."
He pointed out that "Venezuela is cooperating with Iran, Hezbollah, and drug trafficking gangs."
He added, "We hope there will be a strong government in Lebanon and that Hezbollah will not regain control of the south," emphasizing, "We will support the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah."
He also stated, "We hope that the talks between Lebanon and Israel will pave the way forward and prevent further conflict."
He pointed out that "Venezuela is cooperating with Iran, Hezbollah, and drug trafficking gangs."