Washington to Host Lebanon-Israel Talks Amid Hezbollah Disarmament Push

Secretary of State Marco Rubio used the conversation with President Aoun to emphasize the necessity of disarming Hezbollah. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed the administration’s stance, stating that the U.S. continues to back Lebanon’s internal efforts to establish a fully sovereign state. The stated objective remains the creation of a secure environment where Lebanon can coexist peacefully with all its neighbors, including Israel. These talks represent a critical juncture in the ongoing diplomatic attempts to mitigate long-standing tensions along the border.