Rubio has come close to an agreement on the withdrawal of some Israeli forces from southern Lebanon
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced that the parties are very close to issuing a declaration of intent regarding the withdrawal of some Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
He said that negotiations in this area have progressed and the likelihood of reaching an initial agreement on the withdrawal of some Israeli forces has increased.
These statements come as negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by the U.S., continue to stabilize the ceasefire and determine the status of Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.