Israel-Lebanon talks: US Rubio hails 'historic opportunity' even amid challenges

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity” but making clear that no breakthrough agreement would happen right away. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC, United States.

Localisation: Washington, United States, Global
Source: France 24
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:12 GMT