A signing ceremony for a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel was held in Washington, in which the United States, Lebanon, and Israel took part.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Lebanon and Israel have reached a framework agreement, expressing hope that it may lead to positive progress towards peace in Lebanon.
US bid for secure, peaceful future for Lebanon under agreement
He said the United States seeks to ensure that the people of Lebanon and Israel may live in a secure and peaceful future, adding that this is the core purpose of the agreement.
The agreement was formally signed by the United States, Israel, and Lebanon during the ceremony, while further details were not released immediately.
‘Much work remains’
According to Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that although a framework agreement has been signed between Israel and Lebanon, much work remains.
He said, “It is the beginning of the beginning. There is a lot of work ahead. Today is the first step. The first step is sometimes the hardest one.”
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