Biden makes statement on Hezbollah leader's elimination
US President Joe Biden (photo: Getty Images)
Yesterday, Israel attacked the Lebanese capital of Beirut and killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The death of the head of the terrorist group is a measure of justice, says US President Joe Biden.
In his statement, Biden emphasized that Hassan Nasrallah and the Hezbollah he led were responsible for the murder of hundreds of Americans “over a four-decade reign of terror.”
“His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians,” the US president said.
Biden noted that the strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict, which began with the massacre organized by Hamas on October 7, 2023. After all, the next day, the leader of Hezbollah made a fateful decision to unite with Hamas and open what he called a “northern front” against Israel.
The American President emphasized that the United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
“Just yesterday, I directed my Secretary of Defense to further enhance the defense posture of US military forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war. Ultimately, our aim is to de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means,” Biden said.
He clarified that in Gaza, the United States is seeking a ceasefire and hostage release agreement supported by the UN Security Council. In Lebanon, America is negotiating an agreement that will allow people to safely return to their homes in Israel and South Lebanon.
“It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability,” the US president concluded.
