US Not Providing Intelligence Support to Israel for Lebanon Operations, Pentagon Reports

U.S. Military Confirms Lack of Intelligence Support for Israel in Lebanon Operations

The Pentagon clarified on Wednesday that the U.S. military is not providing any intelligence support to Israel regarding its activities in Lebanon.

Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh indicated that there is currently no indication of an imminent Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon, but she directed reporters to Israeli authorities for details concerning their operational plans.

When questioned about U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Lebanon, particularly concerning intelligence, Singh responded, "No. No support." She further emphasized, "The U.S. military has no involvement in Israel’s operations regarding Lebanon."

It remains ambiguous whether Singh’s comments excluded the sharing of real-time intelligence about Hezbollah missile threats directed toward Israel.

Israel’s military chief informed troops that airstrikes in Lebanon would persist to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure and potentially pave the way for a ground operation.

Singh noted that the U.S. government is engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Recent Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah leadership and impacted numerous sites deep within Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents in the border area. In response, Hezbollah has launched multiple rocket attacks into Israel.

"We are seeing a concerted effort from the U.S. government to promote a diplomatic solution, and we wish to see it implemented urgently," Singh stated.

U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledged the potential for an escalation of conflict in the Middle East while also recognizing the possibility for resolution in the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Gaza, and Hezbollah.

In related efforts, the United States and France are working on an interim agreement to cease hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with the intention of facilitating broader diplomatic discussions, as noted by Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides.