What's clear from the level of agreement in the peace talks is that the only thing that stands in the way of peace between Lebanon and Israel is Hezbollah.
Our statement on the fourth round of diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel, hosted by @StateDept in Washington, D.C.
Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting the ongoing peace talks between their two countries. We held productive military-to-military discussions which will inform the Department of State-led political track next week.
The Department of War values the partnership with both the Israel Defense Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces, supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, free of armed non-state actors, and welcomes these historic efforts to realize President’s Trump’s vision for peace. The United States anticipates reconvening soon to continue the security track.
LIPA thanks the Trump admin for issuing this important statement on Lebanon. Lebanon should never be on the Iranian agenda & the Lebanese govt must negotiate on behalf of the Lebanese people & their national interests. We commend @SecRubio for his strong & important statement