Lebanon seeks implementation of trilateral framework in meeting with US Secretary Rubio

Trilateral Framework Lebanese sovereignty Israeli withdrawal Hezbollah disarmament Middle East peace

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss the implementation of a US-backed trilateral framework aimed at restoring Lebanese sovereignty. The framework, initially agreed upon in June, involves a sequenced process including the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, the disarmament of Hezbollah, and the expansion of Lebanese state authority and military control over weapons.

Negotiations have reached a stalemate due to disagreements over the sequence of actions. Lebanon seeks the withdrawal of Israeli forces as a priority, while Israel maintains it will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. Salam has called for a clear, time-bound timetable and a credible verification mechanism to ensure all parties adhere to their commitments.

Additionally, Salam emphasized the need for international support to assist with the reconstruction of Lebanon and the return of displaced civilians. The US has reaffirmed its support for Lebanese institutions, particularly the Lebanese army, as the country works toward establishing full state control.

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Hezbollah · Lebanese Armed Forces · Marco Rubio · Nawaf Salam · United States Department of State

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[● 2 SOURCES] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US-backed Trilateral Framework is the only path to durable peace between Lebanon and Israel. vinnews.com · www.europesays.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Salam proposed that agreement implementation occur alongside Israeli force withdrawals and the expansion of Lebanese state authority. www.europesays.com · seleo.gr · vinnews.com · www.capital.gr · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A stalemate exists regarding the sequence of actions, with Lebanon seeking Israeli withdrawal first and Israel demanding Hezbollah disarmament first. www.europesays.com · vinnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for a clear timetable and a credible verification mechanism for implementing agreements. www.europesays.com · vinnews.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · seleo.gr · www.capital.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Salam requested international assistance for reconstruction and the return of displaced civilians. vinnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Salam emphasized the necessity of ensuring all weapons are strictly under the control of the Lebanese state. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.europesays.com · seleo.gr · vinnews.com · www.capital.gr