US supports Israel's right to go after legitimate Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, State Dept says

Washington: The United States supports Israel's right to go after legitimate Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the State Department said on Wednesday when asked about the eastern city of Baalbek being bombarded by Israel.

But State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at a regular news briefing that Israel must do so in a way that does not threaten the lives of civilians and it was critical civilian infrastructure and significant cultural heritage sites can be protected.