US proposes phased plan to reduce Israel-Lebanon fighting
The proposal would have Hezbollah halt attacks and Israel avoid escalation in Beirut, aiming to create conditions for a ceasefire, a U.S. official said.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed a phased plan for gradual de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon, asking Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel and Israel to avoid escalating actions in Beirut.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun supported advancing the US proposal, while Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri demanded Israel stop firing first.
- Israeli forces advanced further into Lebanon, capturing Beaufort Castle and a strategic ridge despite a ceasefire announced over six weeks ago.
- The conflict has killed more than 3,412 people in Lebanon and displaced over one million, with the US blaming Hezbollah for following Tehran's lead and urging it to cease firing immediately to protect civilians.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed to Israel and Lebanon a plan for "a gradual descaling of the conflict, on the basis of the intensification of the Israeli offensive on Lebanese territory, which threatens peace negotiations," reports EFE Monday, according to Agerpres.
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U.S. Pushes for De-escalation in Lebanon-Israel Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding de-escalation strategies between Israel and Lebanon. The U.S. has proposed a plan for Hezbollah to cease attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel avoiding military escalation in Beirut.
US says Hezbollah blocking efforts to secure Israel-Lebanon truce
Washington: The United States has accused Hezbollah of undermining efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel, saying the Iran-backed group is prolonging the conflict and refusing to halt attacks despite a US-backed proposal aimed at preventing further escalation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts between Israel and…
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