Name: What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?
Uploaded: 2026-05-22T21:10:17+00:00
Description: As Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the United States has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese military officers, accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.

What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?

Al Jazeera

·1 hour ago

As Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the United States has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese military officers, accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.

As Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire, the United States has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese military officers, accused of links to Hezbollah.

It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.

So, why these sanctions now?

Presenter: Scott McLean

Guests:

David Wood – Senior Lebanon analyst at the International Crisis Group

Randa Slim – Middle East programme director at the US-based Stimson Center

Elijah Magnier – Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics