Biden on killing Hezbollah leader: an act of justice for his victims

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US President Joe Biden called the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “a measure of justice for his many victims.” “

Source: Biden statement about the death of Nasrallah

Literally from the statement: “Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for the murder of hundreds of Americans during a forty year period of terrorism. including thousands of Americans, Israelis and civilians Lebanon.”

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Details: The statement noted that the strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the wider context of the conflict, which began with the assassination of Hamas on October 7, 2023.

The next day, Nasrallah made the fateful decision to join Hamas and open what he called a “northern front” against Israel.

Biden noted that the United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and any other terrorist groups supported by Iran.

Direct speech Biden: “Just yesterday, I directed the Secretary of Defense (Lloyd Austin – ed.) to further strengthen US military defense capabilities in the Middle East region to deter aggression and the risk of a wider regional war to reduce “

Details: Ultimately, the US goal is to reduce the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means, said Biden.

Direct speech Biden: “In Gaza, we are trying to reach an agreement, with the support of the UN Security Council, on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

In Lebanon, we are negotiating an agreement that would allow people to return safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon.

It is time to end these agreements, eliminate threats to Israel and bring more stability to the Middle East region.”

What is ahead: The IDF officially announced the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a result of yesterday’s Israeli airstrike on Beirut.

Reference: Nasrallah was Hezbollah’s secretary general for 32 years.

He was responsible for directing and carrying out terrorist attacks around the world in which civilians were killed.

Nasrallah was the main decision maker and strategic director of the group.