Vance Links Trump’s Beirut Anger to Blast After Peace Breakthrough
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 18
Vance Links Trump’s Beirut Anger to Blast After Peace Breakthrough
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 18
Summary
A major explosion in a civilian area of Beirut triggered Trump’s frustration just as negotiators were nearing a breakthrough in a regional peace agreement, Vice President JD Vance said.
Vance said the blast was “not acceptable” and argued Israel, while retaining its right to self-defense, must also help protect the peace process.
He called for closer U.S.-Israel coordination and a broader regional framework to cut off funding to Hezbollah and stop the group from attacking Israel.
The remarks came after Trump had recently criticized Israeli actions in Lebanon, underscoring Washington’s push to prevent new violence from derailing diplomacy.