Middle East live: US pushes Lebanon and Israel on new ceasefire plan, official says
Summary
The US is trying to reduce fighting between Israel and Lebanon by proposing a plan where Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel, and Israel would avoid escalating violence in Lebanon. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with leaders from both countries to encourage a gradual end to the conflict, but tensions remain high as Israeli troops continue their military actions in Lebanon.Key Facts
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the conflict.
- The US proposed Hezbollah stop attacks on Israel first, while Israel would avoid escalating violence in Beirut.
- Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Israel must stop shooting first to achieve a ceasefire.
- Israeli forces have captured the medieval fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon.
- Netanyahu has ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon despite an earlier ceasefire.
- Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran will not trust or agree to any US deal without full respect for Iranian rights.
- The UN Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting about Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.
- The conflict involves Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, and ongoing military struggles between Israel and Lebanon.
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