Rubio says Hezbollah conducting deliberate campaign to destabilise Lebanon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah of conducting a “deliberate campaign to destabilise the country” as clashes and tensions continue in southern Lebanon.

In a statement, Rubio expressed support for the Lebanese government and its efforts to secure recovery, reconstruction and international assistance with backing from the United States.

The comments came after Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to reverse measures he said criminalised the resistance movement and criticised its response to recent US sanctions targeting figures linked to the group.

The Trump administration has been involved in efforts to broker talks between Israel and the Lebanese government as Israeli forces have continued military operations in Lebanon despite a ceasefire announced last month.