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Trump Administration Pledges Support for Escalated Israeli Military Operations in Lebanon

May 25, 2026
Israel Lebanon military
Israel Lebanon military

An American official has told Axios that the Trump administration intends to provide backing for a heightened level of Israeli military engagement in Lebanon.

The statement signals a potential shift in U.S. policy toward regional military operations, with the incoming administration positioning itself as supportive of expanded Israeli military actions within Lebanese territory.

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