The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced it “strongly supports“ the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The Pentagon anticipates the agreement could “lead to a cessation of Hezbollah attacks on Israel.“
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said, “We’re consulting closely with our interagency partners in terms of what potential contributions the DOD can make.”
“We’ve seen diplomatic means as key to enabling both Lebanese and Israeli citizens to return to their homes on both sides of the blue line,” General Ryder said. “That’s probably the most significant [development], as well as just the simple fact of reducing the amount of violence that we’re seeing and the destruction and death on both sides of the border.”
He added that the U.S. “would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza as well.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Pentagon officials as they consider options to support the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon.
- For Defense Secretary Austin and the Joint Chiefs of Staff as they advise the president.
- For negotiators and diplomats as they seek a ceasefire and hostage release with Hamas.
