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US Diplomatic Efforts for a Ceasefire in Lebanon

June 1, 2026

The United States is working on a new ceasefire plan for Lebanon. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has contacted leaders from Lebanon and Israel. The proposal includes halting Hezbollah's attacks and Israeli strikes in the Beirut area. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun shows interest in the proposal, but Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri insists that Israel must stop its attacks first.