US presidential envoy Hochstein responds to ‘irresponsible reporting’: US did not green-light military operation, continues working on diplomatic resolution to restore calm

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein said Friday that the United States did not “green-light” military operations in Lebanon, contrary to what "irresponsible" reports indicated recently.

"Ultimately, only a diplomatic resolution will allow residents to return home. We continue to work with the governments of Israel and Lebanon on the best path to restore calm," he said.