US Boosts Lebanon's Security Budget to Counter Hezbollah

In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This happened just before the end of the US fiscal year. The US has been cutting foreign aid. But this money shows that the US wants to help solve conflicts in the Middle East. A year ago, Israel and Lebanon had a big fight. This fight hurt Hezbollah and destroyed parts of Lebanon. Now, Lebanon's leaders want all weapons to be controlled by the government by the end of the year. Hezbollah does not want to give up its weapons. But it is under pressure from other groups in Lebanon and from the US. The US money will help Lebanon's police take control of internal security. This way, the army can focus on other important tasks. The US did not comment on this decision. But it shows that the US is still interested in helping Lebanon. Lebanon is a small country. This money is a big deal for them. It shows that the US is still a key player in the Middle East. The US wants to help Lebanon stabilize. But it is not clear if this money will actually weaken Hezbollah.