EU’s Costa Backs Lebanon’s Decision To End Hezbollah Activities

Brussels European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday that he welcomed the Lebanese government’s decision to end Hezbollah’s military activities and the demand that those responsible for firing on Israel be brought to justice.

“It is now important for Israel and Lebanon to restart security coordination so that the Lebanese Armed Forces can disarm Hezbollah and ensure the security of the entire Lebanese people,” Costa said after speaking with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on channel X. he said.

In a separate post, Costa said he spoke to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union’s support after an Iranian Shahid drone, most likely fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island.

Costa also expressed his “appreciation” to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos ⁠Mitsotakis for the military support Greece has provided to Cyprus.