Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official
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President Trump would welcome an end to hostilities in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
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A U.S. official told Axios that President Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities" in Lebanon, as Israel's security cabinet convened Wednesday to discuss a potential ceasefire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a rare meeting between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats on Tuesday, where the Lebanese ambassador requested a ceasefire. While the U.S. has not asked Israel for a ceasefire, de-escalation in Lebanon could simplify ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomacy. U.S. and Iranian negotiators made progress on Tuesday towards a potential framework agreement to end the war. Israel has not formally agreed to a truce, despite President Trump pushing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to de-escalate last week.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats where a ceasefire was requested.
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