Israel Begins Withdrawal from Two Areas in Lebanon, Rubio Calls It 'Beginning of the Beginning'
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The move covers a small, symbolic withdrawal from two specific areas, signaling a tentative step toward broader talks. No further details on the timeline or scope of the withdrawal have been released.