Lebanon president tells Rubio that Israel truce crucial to talks progress
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has delivered an urgent plea to Washington, declaring an immediate halt to hostilities an absolute prerequisite for any sustainable regional peace.
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- Published Date: 06:27 | 29 May 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday that a ceasefire with Israel was crucial, as Israeli and Lebanese military delegations meet at the Pentagon.
A statement from Aoun's office said that during a phone call, the president "emphasised the need to exert all efforts to reach a ceasefire, considering it an essential gateway to moving on to any other step".