U.S. Department of State
05/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/24/2026 13:12
Condemnation of Hizballah’s Reckless Call to Overthrow Lebanese Government
HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Condemnation of Hizballah's Reckless Call to Overthrow Lebanese Government
hide
Condemnation of Hizballah's Reckless Call to Overthrow Lebanese Government
The United States condemns in the strongest terms Hizballah's reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government.
Hizballah has ignored repeated calls from the legitimate Government of Lebanon to cease its attacks and respect a ceasefire. Instead, it has continued firing on Israeli positions and moving fighters and weapons into southern Lebanon. This is a deliberate campaign to destabilize the country and maintain its power at the expense of the future of the Lebanese people.
The Government of Lebanon is working to deliver recovery, reconstruction, international assistance, and a stable future for its citizens with the full support of the United States. Hizballah, by contrast, is actively trying to drag Lebanon back into chaos and destruction.
The United States stands firmly with the legitimate Government of Lebanon as it works to restore its authority and build a better future for all its people. Hizballah's threats of violence and overthrow will not be allowed to succeed. The era in which a terrorist group held an entire nation hostage is coming to an end.
U.S. Department of State published this content on May 24, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on May 24, 2026 at 19:12 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]