European Council President Antonio Costa praised Lebanon's government for deciding to stop Hezbollah's military activities and pursue justice for attacks on Israel. Costa also addressed recent Iranian drone strikes on a British military base in Cyprus during his diplomatic discussions.
BRUSSELS – The head of the European Council expressed strong support Monday for Lebanon’s commitment to halt Hezbollah’s armed operations and hold accountable those who launched attacks against Israel.
Antonio Costa, the European Council President, praised the Lebanese government’s stance following a conversation with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. Costa emphasized the critical need for renewed security cooperation between Israel and Lebanon.
“It is now important for Israel and Lebanon to resume security coordination, so the Lebanese Armed Forces can disarm Hezbollah and ensure the security of all Lebanese people,” Costa wrote on the social media platform X.
During separate diplomatic communications, Costa reached out to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to offer European Union solidarity after an Iranian-made Shahed drone struck a British military installation on the Mediterranean island. Intelligence suggests the drone attack was likely carried out by Hezbollah, which receives backing from Iran.
Costa also thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, expressing “appreciation” for Greece’s military assistance provided to Cyprus in response to the incident.
Major Argentine Union Challenges President’s Labor Law Changes in Court
Missouri Farmer Warns of Brazil’s Growing Threat to U.S. Corn Market
Schools Face Hurdles Bringing Whole Milk Back to Cafeteria Menus
Michigan Farm Bureau: Deer Population Control Efforts Need More Focus