Israel–Palestine–Lebanon

Lebanese Presidency says Aoun asked Rubio to press Israel to halt attacks in southern Lebanon

DIPLOMACY
Location
Lebanon
Importance
Standard

The Lebanese Presidency said President Joseph Aoun received a call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening, 15 October. Aoun asked Rubio to press Israel to halt attacks on southern villages, comply with the framework agreement, stop land clearing and let farmers reach their fields. The Presidency said they also discussed conditions in Lebanon and the region; Asharq News reported the call on 16 October. No U.S. response is included.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Lebanese Presidency statement on Aoun–Rubio call and southern Lebanon, Asharq News reports Aoun–Rubio call on Thursday evening

The Lebanese Presidency’s post states that the call occurred and records Aoun’s requests; Asharq News later reported the call but gives no U.S. response. No transcript or reply from the U.S. side is attached.