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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Kataeb Party Advocates US Military Role in Lebanon-Israel Security Framework

Jul 29, 2026 07:10 AM CT Beirut, Lebanon lebanon,hezbollah,us-military,diplomacy,security-framework,kataeb-party

Summary

Mawan Abdallah, head of the Kataeb Party's foreign affairs, stated that the US Army should serve as a third entity partnering with Lebanese and Israeli forces to ensure security. This highlights ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding the post-conflict security architecture in Lebanon and the potential role of US military presence in stabilizing the region and enforcing Hezbollah disarmament.

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“You need a third entity, and I think the US Army is the partner of the Lebanese armed forces and, of course, is the partner of the Israelis,” says Mawan Abdallah, head of Kataeb's foreign affairs.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Proposed by Kataeb leadership as a necessary third-party partner for Lebanese and Israeli security forces.

Israel NEUTRAL

Identified as a partner in the proposed security framework alongside Lebanese forces.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Disarmament of Hezbollah is cited as the key test for the proposed security framework.

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