The United States is closely monitoring Israel's ground operations in Lebanon, with assessments indicating that they are considered 'limited.' However, the US has refrained from explicitly stating whether the Israeli airstrikes in Beirut are also deemed 'limited.'
A State Department spokesperson emphasized that while the US supports strikes targeting Hezbollah, it expects these actions to adhere to international humanitarian law and prioritize the reduction of civilian casualties.
Despite previous calls from the US for Israel to minimize civilian harm in Gaza, such efforts have not been entirely successful. The spokesperson declined to provide a definitive assessment of the Israeli military's strikes in Beirut regarding compliance with international humanitarian law.
When questioned about whether the US is conducting its own evaluations of the situation, the spokesperson did not disclose specific details but underscored the seriousness with which the US approaches its obligations in such matters.
While the spokesperson did not offer a comprehensive overview of the US stance on the strikes in Lebanon, the commitment to upholding international humanitarian standards was reiterated during a press briefing.
