US Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on Monday that the world is a safer place following the death of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, calling him a “brutal terrorist” and emphasizing that diplomacy remains the key to ensuring stability in the Middle East.
Speaking in Washington, Blinken said, “the region and the world are safer without him,” referring to Nasrallah, who led the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group.
Blinken described Nasrallah as responsible for numerous acts of violence, which affected Americans, Israelis, as well as civilians in Lebanon and Syria.
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“Hassan Nasrallah was a brutal terrorist whose many victims included Americans, Israelis, and civilians throughout the region,” Blinken said during a meeting of the international coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group.
He added that Hezbollah’s actions under Nasrallah’s leadership stifled Lebanon’s progress as a nation and fueled terror across the region.
Despite the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to diplomacy as the most effective solution for peace in the Middle East.
“The United States will continue to work with our partners in the region and globally to pursue a diplomatic resolution that offers real security to Israel, Lebanon, and allows citizens on both sides of the border to return to their homes,” Blinken said.
He also emphasized efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, aimed at bringing hostages home and alleviating the suffering of civilians, while preserving the possibility of lasting peace in the region.
“Diplomacy remains the best and only path toward greater stability in the Middle East,” Blinken concluded, reaffirming Washington’s dedication to advancing these diplomatic efforts.
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