The remarks came during meetings in Washington where the two leaders discussed the Trilateral Framework as the primary path toward peace with Israel. Prime Minister Salam pushed for a specific timeline for a complete Israeli Defense Forces withdrawal from southern Lebanese territory and argued that the state must hold exclusive control over all arms. Rubio reaffirmed that the US will continue to support the Lebanese Armed Forces during this transition.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Rubio Conditions US Support for Lebanon on Hezbollah Disarmament
Geopolitics21 days ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam that Lebanese army deployment in the south is insufficient without the removal of Hezbollah's weapons. Rubio stated that the disarmament of Hezbollah is a core clause of the framework agreement and tied future US support to Lebanon distancing itself from the harmful influence of Iran and Hezbollah.
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