Senator Cruz Criticizes Biden Administration’s Role in Hezbollah Ceasefire

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Biden administration of pressuring Israel into accepting a 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah by withholding critical weapons and threatening a broader arms embargo through the United Nations. Cruz expressed his concerns in a statement on Tuesday, framing the move as part of a pattern of undermining Israel’s defense and sovereignty.

“I am deeply disturbed by reports that Obama-Biden officials exerted enormous pressure on our Israeli allies to accept this ceasefire,” Cruz said. “These officials withheld weapons Israel needed to defend itself and threatened to facilitate a broader, binding international arms embargo through the UN.”

Cruz warned that the administration’s actions might limit Israel’s future ability to combat Iranian-backed groups such as Hezbollah, describing the ceasefire as a tactic to preserve Hezbollah’s infrastructure and constrain Israel’s self-defense.

President Joe Biden defended the ceasefire agreement during an address, emphasizing the humanitarian benefits and the potential for stability in the region. “Over the next 60 days, Israel will gradually withdraw its remaining forces and civilians,” Biden said, highlighting plans for rebuilding efforts on both sides of the conflict. He also reaffirmed a commitment to ensuring the ceasefire is fully implemented.

Biden extended his remarks to the broader Middle East, expressing hopes for a peaceful, prosperous future. He reiterated his administration’s support for a two-state solution, envisioning a Palestinian state that “fulfills its people’s legitimate aspirations” while ensuring Israel’s security.

Biden also referenced ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire with Hamas, engaging Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and other stakeholders. Additionally, he hinted at advancing normalization agreements between Saudi Arabia and Israel, describing them as essential steps toward regional integration and peace.

The ceasefire, set to last 60 days, includes terms for Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the relocation of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure north of the Litani River. Critics, including Cruz, argue that the agreement risks emboldening Iranian-backed terrorist groups while limiting Israel’s strategic options.

Supporters view the deal as a diplomatic success, aiming to reduce hostilities and lay the groundwork for broader regional stability. As debates continue, the ceasefire underscores the complex dynamics shaping US-Israel relations and Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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