On Monday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar held a meeting at the Foreign Ministry with a group of U.S. senators, including Lindsey Graham, Dan Sullivan, Sheldon Whitestone, Richard Blumenthal, Joni Ernst, Adam Schiff, and Andy Kim, as well as the President’s Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus.
During the discussions, Minister Sa’ar underscored Israel’s dedication to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He pointed out that “there are worrying developments in the Iranian nuclear project, stemming from Iran’s need to ‘compensate’ for weakening its regional power during the war, by obtaining nuclear weapons.”
Sa’ar also expressed concern about Iran’s efforts to send money to Hezbollah in Lebanon, aiming to regain its influence and strength in the region. He stated, “This is being done, among other efforts, through Turkey and with its cooperation. Restoration of Hezbollah will thwart Lebanon’s chances for a new and better future, and the Lebanese army’s ability to be the strongest military force in the country. For this reason it must be stopped.”
Addressing the threat posed by the Houthis in Yemen, Sa’ar described it as a challenge to global order, trade, and navigation rights. “This is not only an Israeli problem; it is a regional and global problem. The Houthis are Jihadists. We must be careful about using the term ‘deterrence’ in their regard. We need a regional and international coalition to defeat them.”
{Matzav.com Israel}