We appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to work closely together with our ally Israel to forge a ceasefire in Lebanon.

This war was a direct byproduct of Iran arming and funding its terror proxy Hezbollah and the international community’s failure to enforce Security Council Resolution 1701 after the 2006 war.

With strong support from the United States, including from Democrats and Republicans in Congress who have ensured Israel’s qualitative military edge, Israel was able to significantly degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities.

Continuing U.S.-Israel cooperation is essential both to maintain the ceasefire and prevent Iranian aggression in the region.

We call on the international community to remedy its failures following the 2006 war and ensure Hezbollah can't rearm or operate south of the Litani River.