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Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War

Apr 15, 2026Center Left

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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