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Graham: Lebanon's Stance on Hezbollah Threatens U.S. Alliance

2/6/2026

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham ended a meeting with Lebanon's Armed Forces head General Rodolphe Haykal after Haykal refused to label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Graham said Hezbollah's actions are serious and that they have American blood on their hands.
He stated Haykal's stance undermines the U.S.-Lebanon partnership.
The remarks come as the United States seeks a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah after Israeli and Lebanese delegations met.

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham ended a meeting with Lebanon's Armed Forces head General Rodolphe Haykal after Haykal refused to label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Graham said Hezbollah's actions are serious and that they have American blood on their hands.
He stated Haykal's stance undermines the U.S.-Lebanon partnership.
The remarks come as the United States seeks a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah after Israeli and Lebanese delegations met.