DOD Consults with Interagency Partners on Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Roles
November 26, 2024
The Department of Defense (DOD) has been consulting with interagency partners to determine the best ways to support a potential ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement today.
“The United States is committed to supporting a ceasefire and de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon,” Ryder said. “We have been coordinating closely with our interagency partners to identify the best ways to support a potential ceasefire, including providing humanitarian assistance and supporting diplomatic efforts.”
The United States has a long history of involvement in the Middle East, and has been a key player in previous ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. In 2006, the United States helped to broker a ceasefire between the two countries after a month-long war.
The current tensions between Israel and Lebanon began in October 2024, when a cross-border attack by Lebanese Hezbollah militants killed two Israeli soldiers. Israel responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, and the two sides have been exchanging fire ever since.
The United States is urging both sides to de-escalate the situation and work towards a ceasefire. The United States is also providing humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, which has been hit hard by the fighting.
“We believe that a ceasefire is the best way to end the violence and prevent further loss of life,” Ryder said. “We will continue to work with our interagency partners to support a peaceful resolution to this conflict.”
The interagency partners that the DOD is consulting with include the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, and the United States Agency for International Development. The United States is also working closely with the United Nations and other international organizations.
The United States is committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and believes that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is an important step towards achieving that goal. The United States will continue to work with its partners to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
DOD Consults With Interagency Partners on Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Roles
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