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Rubio hails Aoun’s ‘courage and vision’ in pursuing Israel negotiations

29-05-2026 | 14:59

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Rubio hails Aoun’s ‘courage and vision’ in pursuing Israel negotiations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and praised his efforts to pursue direct negotiations with Israel, according to a statement issued by the U.S. State Department.

Rubio commended Aoun’s “courage and vision” in advancing the talks, despite what he described as attempts by Hezbollah to undermine the negotiations at the expense of the Lebanese people.

The secretary reiterated that Hezbollah bears full responsibility for the ongoing fighting and stressed the need for the group to immediately halt its attacks and provocations to allow for de-escalation.

Rubio also reaffirmed U.S. support for the Lebanese government, saying Washington fully backs Beirut’s efforts to seize what he described as a “historic opportunity” to achieve peace, reconstruction, and a better future for the Lebanese people.

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