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US Cancels Meetings After Lebanese Army's Controversial Statement

11/22/2025

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U.S. Cancels Meetings

The United States canceled meetings with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rudolf Haykal after a controversial statement about border tensions with Israel, scuttling his trip to Washington for military-assistance talks.
The Lebanese army accused Israel of violating sovereignty and escalating tensions, and Israel maintains presence in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst criticized Lebanese army for not acting against Hezbollah and said Israel has offered Lebanon a chance to disarm.

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U.S. Cancels Meetings

The United States canceled meetings with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rudolf Haykal after a controversial statement about border tensions with Israel, scuttling his trip to Washington for military-assistance talks.
The Lebanese army accused Israel of violating sovereignty and escalating tensions, and Israel maintains presence in southern Lebanon.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst criticized Lebanese army for not acting against Hezbollah and said Israel has offered Lebanon a chance to disarm.

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