Rubio says US hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel lead to strong govt, Hezbollah disarmed

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the US hoped talks between Lebanese authorities and ⁠Israel would lead to a strong Lebanese government and see the ⁠Hezbollah militant group disarmed. (AP/File)
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Updated 19 December 2025
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Rubio says US hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel lead to strong govt, Hezbollah disarmed

  • “We are hopeful that talks between Lebanese authorities and Israelis will create outlines,” Rubio said

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the US hoped talks between Lebanese authorities and ⁠Israel would lead to a strong Lebanese government and see the ⁠Hezbollah militant group disarmed.
“We are hopeful that talks between Lebanese authorities and Israelis will create outlines and a ⁠way forward that prevents further conflict,” Rubio told a press conference.