U.S. Official: Rubio's Lebanon Ceasefire Proposal Remains Under Discussion

Diplomatic consultations over Secretary Rubio's ceasefire proposal for Lebanon are ongoing, according to a U.S. official who spoke with Sky News Arabia, despite the absence of encouraging indicators about the party's commitment to the plan.

The official characterized the situation as one where a political party has repeatedly ignored requests to cease attacks on Israel. Anticipating an Israeli response to such actions is reasonable and unavoidable, the official suggested.

The U.S. representative attributed responsibility for the escalation to the party's concerns about ongoing negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. These talks, the official indicated, pose potential threats to the party's political and military standing in the country.

According to the official, a path exists to prevent further escalation and safeguard civilians. However, this outcome requires the party to abandon its current approach of disregarding civilian welfare and broader interests.