Secretary of state says Hezbollah is ‘entirely responsible’ for conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Hezbollah was “entirely responsible” for the ongoing fighting and must immediately halt its attacks to allow for de-escalation with Israel. According to the US Department of State, Rubio also praised Aoun for his “courage and vision” in pursuing direct negotiations with Israel.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Hezbollah was “entirely responsible” for the ongoing fighting and must immediately halt its attacks to allow for de-escalation with Israel. According to the US Department of State, Rubio also praised Aoun for his “courage and vision” in pursuing direct negotiations with Israel.
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