Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

June 26, 2026Updated: June 26, 2026

By BEN FINLEY, ABBY SEWELL and MELANIE LIDMAN