From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Situation between Israel, Hezbollah ‘extremely dangerous,’ State Department says
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US State Department Matthew Miller characterizes current tensions between Israel and Hezbollah as “extremely dangerous.”
He says the US is working to contain the violence so that it doesn’t escalate to a full-fledged war.
Miller reiterates that a ceasefire in Gaza “would help us reach calm in northern Israel and southern Lebanon,” which could lead to a long-term agreement that would allow the tens of thousands of Israeli evacuees to return to their homes on the northern border.
Miller says the US does not support a full-fledged war but clarifies that Israel has a right to defend itself.
He acknowledges that the current situation is “untenable” and says it gives urgency to efforts to reach a diplomatic solution.
The Times of Israel Community.