US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team pushes Hezbollah disarmament
The United States will host new negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, with the Trump administration pressing for Hezbollah's disarmament. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington awaits Iran's response to a new US proposal to end regional conflict. The US described the talks as a departure from the "failed approach of the past two decades," accusing militant groups of exploiting instability in southern Lebanon. Discussions will cover security arrangements, border delineation, restoration of Lebanese state authority, and humanitarian relief. Israeli troops were seen maneuvering on the Lebanese border.
Key facts
- US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks
- Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
- Marco Rubio says Washington awaits Iran's response to a new US proposal
- US says Israeli and Lebanese delegations will engage in detailed discussions
- Talks aim for a comprehensive peace and security agreement
- US accuses militant groups of exploiting instability in southern Lebanon
- Discussions to focus on security, border delineation, state authority, and humanitarian relief
- Israeli troops maneuvered on the Lebanese border
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