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

<article data-history-node-id="441349" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/secretary-state-says-hezbollah-entirely-responsible-conflict" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/secretary-state-says-hezbollah-entirely-responsible-conflict" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Secretary of state says Hezbollah is ‘entirely responsible’ for conflict</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>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.</p> <p>According to the US Department of State, Rubio also praised Aoun for his “courage and vision” in pursuing direct negotiations with Israel.</p> <p>He said Hezbollah was attempting to derail efforts to seize what he described as a historic opportunity to advance peace and stability, while reiterating Washington’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border.</p> </div> </div> </article>