Rubio hopes Lebanon-Israel talks will produce action plan

<article data-history-node-id="441633" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-hopes-lebanon-israel-talks-will-produce-action-plan" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-hopes-lebanon-israel-talks-will-produce-action-plan" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Rubio hopes Lebanon-Israel talks will produce action plan</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he hopes ongoing talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington will result in a joint statement and an action plan.</p> <p>The latest round of negotiations, facilitated by the US and aimed at ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and advancing a longer-term agreement, began on Tuesday and is expected to conclude today. Rubio has previously described the talks as a “historic opportunity” and said they could help establish a framework for future progress.</p> <p>The discussions come amid continued hostilities in Lebanon despite diplomatic efforts to secure a broader ceasefire.</p> </div> </div> </article>