The United States is intensifying its efforts to prevent Israel from conducting military strikes on Beirut as discussions with Lebanon continue in Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Hezbollah's role as a destabilizing force, asserting that peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible if Hezbollah refrains from aggression. Rubio noted that Hezbollah had communicated through Lebanese authorities, expressing a willingness to avoid attacks if Israel also refrains from strikes. Additionally, the US is considering a plan to train vetted units within the Lebanese Armed Forces to enhance their capability to counter Hezbollah, thereby reducing the need for Israeli military action. Concerns about Hezbollah's ongoing attacks and their potential to drag Lebanon into further conflict have been mounting since March. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz reiterated the necessity for Hezbollah to cease its attacks on Israel to facilitate a gradual de-escalation of hostilities. The situation remains complex, with ongoing tensions between the US and Israeli leadership regarding military strategies in Lebanon.