U.S. Official Backs Israel's Self-Defense, Urges Hezbollah Ceasefire as June 22 Talks Loom

According to Jin10, citing a U.S. official statement on June 8, Washington "supports Israel's right to self-defense and stands with Lebanon's legitimate government." The official praised a recently negotiated ceasefire agreement between Israeli and Lebanese officials mediated by the U.S., stating the terms are "fair" and provide "a clear path to ending Lebanon's conflict."

The official announced the next round of security and political talks will convene during the week of June 22 to advance the agreement and emphasized that Hezbollah "must immediately cease fire" to allow the accord to take effect.