Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says (opens in new tab)

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, in Manama, Bahrain Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Eric Lee/Pool Photo via AP)2026-06-26T18:14:52Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militan...