Michael Lawler
06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 14:31
Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks
Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
The resolution establishes that Hezbollah's attacks on Israel advance Iran's strategic interests and reflect Tehran's commitment to destroying America's ally Israel. It also reaffirms that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two governments, not terrorists.
The resolution is consistent with the June 3, 2026, Joint Statement between Israel and Lebanon and pushes back on outside efforts by Iran to determine Lebanon's future, a criticism that has been raised in the context of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
"Lebanese Hezbollah is a ruthless terrorist organization that has repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements, launching rockets, missiles, and drones at Israeli communities in clear defiance of negotiated terms. The Trump Administration has made it a priority to work alongside Lebanon's government to ensure they are doing everything in their authority to disarm Hezbollah, and I commend this cooperation. And we should all reject any attempt by Iran or Hezbollah to undermine peace," said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).
"Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that takes its orders from Tehran, and its relentless attacks against Israel are a direct threat to the ceasefire, to the region, and to the Lebanese people themselves," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). "The Lebanese people have made it crystal clear they do not want to live under the boot of the Iranian regime. This resolution stands with them and demands that Hezbollah put down its weapons and stop acting as Iran's proxy. Iran does not get to determine Lebanon's future. The Lebanese people do."
The resolution calls on the Lebanese government and the Lebanese Armed Forces to enforce the ceasefire brokered by the United States and ensure Hezbollah's disarmament. It also reaffirms U.S. support for a sovereign, stable, and peaceful Lebanon free from Iranian interference.
The full text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.
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The resolution establishes that Hezbollah's attacks on Israel advance Iran's strategic interests and reflect Tehran's commitment to destroying America's ally Israel. It also reaffirms that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two governments, not terrorists.
The resolution is consistent with the June 3, 2026, Joint Statement between Israel and Lebanon and pushes back on outside efforts by Iran to determine Lebanon's future, a criticism that has been raised in the context of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
"Lebanese Hezbollah is a ruthless terrorist organization that has repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements, launching rockets, missiles, and drones at Israeli communities in clear defiance of negotiated terms. The Trump Administration has made it a priority to work alongside Lebanon's government to ensure they are doing everything in their authority to disarm Hezbollah, and I commend this cooperation. And we should all reject any attempt by Iran or Hezbollah to undermine peace," said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).
"Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that takes its orders from Tehran, and its relentless attacks against Israel are a direct threat to the ceasefire, to the region, and to the Lebanese people themselves," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). "The Lebanese people have made it crystal clear they do not want to live under the boot of the Iranian regime. This resolution stands with them and demands that Hezbollah put down its weapons and stop acting as Iran's proxy. Iran does not get to determine Lebanon's future. The Lebanese people do."
The resolution calls on the Lebanese government and the Lebanese Armed Forces to enforce the ceasefire brokered by the United States and ensure Hezbollah's disarmament. It also reaffirms U.S. support for a sovereign, stable, and peaceful Lebanon free from Iranian interference.
The full text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.
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