Washington proposes ‘roadmap’ for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official
Summary
The United States has proposed a plan to reduce fighting in Lebanon, involving a halt to attacks by Hezbollah if Israel stops escalating. This comes amid Israel’s deep military advance into southern Lebanon, including capturing the historic Beaufort Castle. The US blames Hezbollah and Iran for worsening the conflict, while Israel continues its attacks on Hezbollah positions.Key Facts
- The US proposal aims for Hezbollah to stop attacking Israel if Israel stops escalating in Beirut.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has talked separately with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Israel recently captured Beaufort Castle, marking its deepest military push into Lebanon in decades.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls this a major shift and ordered attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.
- The US blames Hezbollah and Iran for prolonging the conflict and urges Hezbollah to stop firing first.
- More than one million people have been displaced in Lebanon since fighting escalated on March 2.
- A ceasefire started on April 17 but has not been followed by either side.
- Over 3,400 people have died and more than 10,000 have been injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since early March.
- Many countries, including France, the UK, Qatar, and Egypt, have condemned Israel’s increased military action in Lebanon.
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