Marco Rubio says "backing the Government of Lebanon's efforts" as U.S. supports peace and recovery
“to supporting the successful implementation of the Trilateral Framework and to backing the Government of Lebanon's efforts to deliver peace, economic recovery, and a better future for the Lebanese people”
— Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
✦ Summary · July 20, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on Sunday as a U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon began taking effect in three southern villages. The Trilateral Framework, established during talks initiated in April, calls for Israeli forces to withdraw from areas in southern Lebanon while the Lebanese army deploys there. Rubio said the United States remains committed to executing the framework and aiding Lebanon’s government in pursuing stability and economic recovery. Hezbollah, which Tehran backs, has refused to participate. Aoun is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday but has ruled out any direct encounter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- israelnationalnews.com ↗︎20 JUL 2026