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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Lebanese President Aoun Asks US Secretary of State Rubio to Pressure Israel

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US Secretary of State Urges Lebanon to Seize Hezbollah Explosives

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss the seizure of hundreds of kilograms of Hezbollah explosives. Rubio urged accountability for those involved and stressed that the explosives should not be returned to Hezbollah. He also advocated for direct military communication between Lebanese and Israeli forces to prevent conflict.

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to seize Hezbollah explosives.
  • Rubio called for accountability for those responsible for the shipment and direction of the explosives.
  • The U.S. official stated that returning the explosives to Hezbollah is not an option.
  • Rubio also pushed for direct military communication between Lebanese and Israeli forces.
  • Hundreds of kilograms of Hezbollah explosives were reportedly seized.
US Secretary of State Urges Lebanon to Seize Hezbollah Explosives
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the seizure of hundreds of kilograms of Hezbollah explosives with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a U.S. State Department official. Rubio urged Aoun to hold accountable those responsible for shipping, paying for, and directing the explosives. The Secretary of State emphasized that returning the explosives to Hezbollah should not be considered. Additionally, Rubio called for direct military communication between the Lebanese and Israeli forces to de-escalate conflict.

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