‘By defeating aggression and terrorism, peace is created,’ Leiter tells JNS after Rome talks

Yechiel Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, stated in a JNS interview on July 15 that dismantling Hezbollah and weakening Iran are crucial for stability between Israel and Lebanon. Following two days of trilateral talks in Rome with the U.S. and Lebanon, Leiter emphasized that "Israel and Lebanon have no dispute with one another. Only Hezbollah stands between them." He highlighted that "By defeating aggression and terrorism, peace is created." The talks, aimed at implementing a June 26 framework agreement, will resume in Rome on August 4. Leiter expressed optimism about the process, noting that Hezbollah has been significantly weakened and Iran's influence diminished, paving the way for potential friendship and cooperation between the two nations.