Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and security'

Israel and Lebanon have charted a path toward ceasefire under a new framework agreement, according to Secretary of State Rubio. The arrangement hinges on a crucial condition: Hezbollah, the militant group operating in Lebanon, must agree to halt hostilities. Without that commitment, the agreement remains incomplete. The announcement marks a diplomatic attempt to stabilize one of the world's most volatile borders.

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