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strikeMay 11, 2026

Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations | The Jerusalem Post

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Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations | The Jerusalem Post

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Iranian Official

Lebanon has urged the United States to curb Israel's ongoing aggression and halt its violations of Lebanese sovereignty. This appeal underscores Washington's complicity in enabling the Zionist regime's attacks, while the Lebanese resistance remains committed to defending national territory against foreign incursions.

Israeli

Lebanon's call for US pressure on Israel to cease operations ignores Hezbollah's relentless attacks from Lebanese soil, part of Iran's proxy network encircling the Jewish state with missiles and terror infrastructure that pose an existential threat. Israel's defensive strikes remain essential to degrade this Iranian-backed force and secure its northern border after months of unprovoked aggression. Such diplomatic maneuvers effectively shield the terror group rather than confront the root danger.

Neutral

Lebanese officials have asked the United States to urge Israel to halt its military operations. The request was reported by The Jerusalem Post. No independent confirmation of the details or timing has been provided in the available information.

Western

Lebanon has appealed to the US to pressure Israel into ending its precision strikes on Hezbollah targets. Israel's operations focus on neutralizing the Iran-backed group's rocket launchers, command nodes, and cross-border threat infrastructure to protect northern communities and restore deterrence. Washington continues to affirm Israel's right to self-defense while engaging diplomatically to limit escalation.

Pro-Peace

Lebanon has called on the US to press Israel to end its attacks and operations, which have inflicted heavy civilian casualties and deepened a humanitarian crisis marked by displacement, destroyed homes, and strained aid systems. Rather than prolonging the violence, renewed diplomatic engagement offers a path to de-escalation and protection of noncombatants caught in the crossfire.

Global South

Lebanon’s appeal to Washington to curb Israeli operations reveals the persistent neo-colonial leverage the US exercises over Middle Eastern conflicts, compelling smaller states to seek patronage rather than exercise sovereign decision-making. This approach bypasses multilateral bodies long criticized for their inability to enforce international norms against more powerful actors. The episode underscores how institutional paralysis leaves Global South nations navigating external pressures that undermine their autonomy.

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    Lebanon's president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the death toll from Israeli attacks rose. Lebanon's health ministry said 74 people had been killed by Israeli stri…

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