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Hezbollah disarmament 'integral' to Lebanon-Israel security process, US official tells 'Post'

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  • The United States reiterated its support for a security process along the Israel-Lebanon border, emphasizing Hezbollah's disarmament as crucial.
  • A US State Department spokesperson stated that Hezbollah's disarmament is an "integral part" of achieving long-term peace and stability.
  • Washington also blamed Hezbollah for Lebanon's economic and security issues, asserting the group's armed presence hinders stability.

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to a security process aimed at stabilizing the Israel-Lebanon border, designating the disarmament of Hezbollah as a critical component. A US State Department spokesperson told The Jerusalem Post that the "pilot zone" process remains the primary path toward lasting peace for both nations.

This is precisely why Hezbollah must be disarmed and dismantled.

— US State Department spokespersonStating the necessity of disarming Hezbollah due to its role in Israel's presence on Lebanese soil.

The spokesperson indicated that the US anticipates the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) completing clearance operations in initial pilot zones, with the process set to expand thereafter. The emphasis on Hezbollah's disarmament signals Washington's view that the Iran-backed group's military capabilities must be dismantled for any enduring security arrangement. The US stated its continued support for the Trilateral Framework, aligning with its interests in regional stability and promoting peace.

We look forward to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)'s completion of clearance operations in the first pilot zones and, after clearance is verified, the process will expand.

— US State Department spokespersonOutlining the next steps in the security process along the border.

In a notably direct assessment, Washington attributed Lebanon's economic struggles and security challenges largely to Hezbollah. The spokesperson declared that the terror organization bears "sole responsibility for Israel's presence on Lebanese soil," arguing that its continued armed presence is incompatible with Lebanon's long-term stability and hinders its economic recovery and international reputation.

The United States will continue to support the Trilateral Framework in keeping with our interest in regional stability, the prevention of further conflict, and [US] President [Donald] Trump's agenda of promoting peace between nations.

— US State Department spokespersonAffirming US commitment to the Trilateral Framework and its objectives.

The US official stressed that Hezbollah is "the primary obstacle to Lebanon's economic recovery, the only blemish on its international reputation, and the biggest threat to the safety and stability of Lebanon." The statement concluded by reiterating the necessity of disarming and dismantling the organization for regional security.

Hezbollah has been the primary obstacle to Lebanon's economic recovery, the only blemish on its international reputation, and the biggest threat to the safety and stability of Lebanon.

— US State Department spokespersonBlaming Hezbollah for Lebanon's internal challenges.
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