Hezbollah has expressed willingness to consider any initiative to halt the ongoing conflict in Lebanon but remains skeptical that a U.S. administration change will impact the situation.
In an interview with Reuters, Moussawi emphasized that regardless of who holds power in the U.S., policies concerning Israel remain largely consistent.
“We are watching for actions and decisions, not just promises,” Moussawi stated. He noted the devastation caused by the conflict, which has seen over 3,000 Lebanese lives lost since October 2023.
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Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, running parallel to the Gaza conflict, have intensified, with Israeli forces escalating their air and ground operations in southern and eastern Lebanon, including near Beirut.
Israel claims its strikes are focused on Hezbollah's infrastructure and military assets while minimizing civilian harm. However, Lebanese officials and Hezbollah argue that the operations have caused widespread destruction and significant civilian casualties, especially in Shiite-majority areas. Moussawi criticized U.S. support for Israel, which he said shields Israel from accountability and obstructs peace efforts.
Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American billionaire and Donald Trump’s in-law, has reportedly been appointed as Trump’s envoy to negotiate an end to the Lebanon-Israel conflict before Trump takes office in January, Lebanese broadcaster Al Jadeed reported. Boulos and Trump aim for a ceasefire, though Reuters could not confirm the details with Boulos.
In recent days, Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including one near Beirut’s airport, which remains operational, according to Lebanon's Transport Minister. Additionally, Israeli strikes on Sidon injured three Lebanese soldiers and four U.N. peacekeepers, and an attack near the UNESCO-listed Baalbek temples damaged an Ottoman-era building, raising concerns over Lebanon’s cultural heritage.
