Biden says death of Hezbollah leader is “measure of justice” for victims

US President Joe Biden said the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is a “measure of justice for his many victims,” including Americans. At the same time, Biden called for a de-escalation of conflicts across the Middle East.

In a statement, the president said the US “fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and any other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.”

“Ultimately, our goal is to de-escalate conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means,” declared the president. “In Gaza, we have been trying to reach an agreement supported by the UN Security Council for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. In Lebanon, we are negotiating an agreement that would return people safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon.”

“It is time for these deals to be reached, for threats against Israel to be removed and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability,” he added.

Understand the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon in recent days. On Monday (23), the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities. According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.

The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.

Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out.

Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.

Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.

On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.

At least two Brazilian teenagers died in the attacks. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.

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Source: CNN Brasil

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