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U.S. Pressed Israel to Stop Strikes on Lebanon's Qaraoun Dam

Saudi-owned daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported that the United States urged Israel to halt strikes on Lebanon's Qaraoun Dam. The dam supplies about 15 percent of Lebanon's electricity.

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The United States pressed Israel to halt strikes on Lebanon's Qaraoun Dam in the Bekaa Valley, Saudi-owned daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported Thursday. The dam supplies about 15 percent of Lebanon's electricity. The report cited a source familiar with Lebanese-American talks.

U.S. officials and asked the Trump administration to intervene to stop the Israeli escalation and stabilize the cease-fire, the Saudi report said.

U.S. Request came ahead of cease-fire talks.

Key Facts

Qaraoun Dam
supplies about 15 percent of Lebanon's electricity
Al-Sharq Al-Awsat
Saudi-owned daily that published the report
Joseph Aoun
Lebanese president in contact with U.S. officials

Potential Impact

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    Strikes on the dam could reduce Lebanon's electricity supply.

  2. 02

    U.S. intervention may affect timing of cease-fire talks.

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PublishedMay 28, 2026, 5:06 PM
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