Targets persons who undermine Lebanon's democratically elected government or democratic institutions, contribute to the deliberate breakdown of the rule of law in Lebanon, including through politically motivated violence and intimidation, support the reassertion of Syrian control or interference in Lebanon, or otherwise infringe upon Lebanese sovereignty. Designated persons are subject to a US asset freeze, and US persons are prohibited from dealing with them. Hizballah-related designations are generally made under separate US counterterrorism authorities.
