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.
naturalnews.comThe 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
Potential Impact
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Strikes on the dam could reduce Lebanon's electricity supply.
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U.S. intervention may affect timing of cease-fire talks.
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