Previous administrations would be reaching out to Hizballah and offering it billions in exchange for a temporary semblance of peace and order.
“U.S. Prepares Sanctions Against Hezbollah’s Allies in Lebanon,” by Dion Nissenbaum, Ian Talley and Benoit Faucon, Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2020:
The Trump administration is preparing to impose anticorruption sanctions against prominent Lebanese politicians and businessmen in an effort to weaken Hezbollah’s influence in the aftermath of last week’s explosion in Beirut’s port, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the plans.
The blast, which killed at least 160 people and injured thousands more, has accelerated efforts in Washington to blacklist Lebanese leaders aligned with Hezbollah, the country’s dominant political and military force…
Lightship Chaplain says
Yeah! A President who stands for America finally!
Tony Naim says
Long past due. Hope the Lebanese President Aoun, his son in law Bassil and their minister Jraysati will be on top of the list.
Every American must be aware of the opposite policies of Joe Biden and his running mate. They intend to revive the Iran deal which will lead to Resuscitate global Shite terrorism.
On another note, Amer Fakhoury, the Lebanese Christian hero who was abducted by Hizballa in Lebanon last year passed away yesterday. He was released later on due to efforts exerted by Senators Shaheen, Cruz and President Trump. He was rescued by the Marines from the US embassy in Beirut in March.
President Trump made a promise not to leave any American behind. He delivered as always.
gravenimage says
Terrible to hear about Amer Fakhoury’s death, Tony–thank you for that information.
Here’s more, for those not familiar:
“American man who was detained in Lebanon for six months dies of cancer, family says”
https://www.foxnews.com/us/amer-fakhoury-lebanon-detained-dies-cancer
I doubt he would have died if he had not been kidnapped by Hezb’allah. At least due to his release he was able to die with his loved ones.
Tony Naim says
Correction-Amer is an American of Lebanese descandance
Raja says
In the past the West offered cash to keep the terrorists in good humor. Trump’s admin has moved away from that stupid idea. His policies will bear fruit in the medium and long term if only the European counterparts apply their mind to know the mind of terrorists and bullies of Islam.
gravenimage says
Trump administration preparing sanctions to weaken Hizballah’s influence in Lebanon
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So glad to hear this!