U.S. acknowledges Israel's military operations in Lebanon during ceasefire, does not support long-term establishment of a "buffer zone"

Odaily reported on April 27 that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was "aware" of Israel's military strikes in Lebanon during the ceasefire. When asked whether the U.S. supports Israel's long-term establishment of a "buffer zone" in Lebanon, Rubio said "no" and stated that the ideal outcome would be no need for long-term Israeli military presence. (CCTV News)