Hezbollah Rejects U.S.-Backed Israel Talks as Rubio Pushes Ceasefire Framework
Israel and Lebanon have launched their first direct talks in decades in Washington, but the push for peace is already facing resistance from within the region.
According to AP News and Reuters, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting the talks as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with both sides divided on core demands.
Israel is pushing for Hezbollah’s disarmament, while Lebanon is seeking an immediate ceasefire, highlighting a major gap before negotiations even begin.
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The situation is further complicated by Hezbollah itself, which has publicly rejected the talks and said it will not honor any agreement reached, AP reported.
That tension comes as the broader Middle East conflict has already disrupted global oil supply chains and triggered price spikes, raising concerns about economic fallout.
Officials say no breakthrough is expected yet, but the talks are meant to establish a framework for future negotiations.
What happens next may determine not just regional stability, but whether global economic pressure eases or worsens.
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