Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in Washington
Israel and Hezbollah engaged in exchanges of fire while diplomats from both sides met in Washington for peace talks. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Hezbollah was the main obstacle to a peace agreement. Despite ongoing discussions, neither side has accepted a proposed ceasefire deal from President Trump.
- ▪Israel's air defense intercepted projectiles launched from Lebanon amid ongoing fighting.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Hezbollah is the only impediment to a peace deal.
- ▪Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in casualties, with reports of five deaths and numerous injuries.
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Israel's air defense systems intercept projectiles launched from Lebanon, as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, May 31, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. EPA-YonhapBEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the militant group was the only impediment to a peace deal.The fighting came after U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday that he had brokered a deal which the Lebanese embassy in Washington said would at first only cover Israeli attacks on Beirut and Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory, before expanding in scope.Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since the group dragged Lebanon into the wider Middle East war by…
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