New U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel 'Doesn't Require U.S. Permission' to Defend Itself - Haaretz

New U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel 'Doesn't Require U.S. Permission' to Defend Itself – Haaretz

November 29, 2025

New U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon: Israel ‘Doesn’t Require U.S. Permission’ to Defend Itself HaaretzU.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Issa advocates for Israel-Lebanon negotiations; Hezbollah Secretary General keeps calling ceasefire with Israel “victory” SyriacPressUS ambassador tells Haaretz that Israel will act on its security needs without US approval LBCI LebanonMichel Issa: Israel doesn’t require US permission to defend itself Naharnet