U.S. Push for Israeli Withdrawal Hinges on Lebanese Army Control Amid Hezbollah Standoff

In a recent statement from Beirut, Republican Congressman Darrell Issa laid bare Washington’s calculus: Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon depends entirely on whether the Lebanese Armed Forces can assert full control over their nation. This stance underscores a troubling dynamic where American foreign policy ties national sovereignty to unstable regional forces.Is America Enabling Lebanon's Sovereignty or Encouraging Dependence?Issa’s remarks expose the complex dance between Washington, Jerusalem, and Beirut amid Hezbollah’s entrenched presence. For years, Hezbollah has operated as a state within a state—armed beyond the reach of Lebanese government oversight yet bolstered by Iranian influence. The U.S. position appears...