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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Finley

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Bahrain US Rubio Gulf - (Eric Lee/Pool Reuters via AP)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

The officials did not share details on the agreement that was signed by Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, ambassador of Lebanon to the United States.

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