U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged on Friday to push urgently for a diplomatic solution to end Israel’s ongoing offensive in Lebanon but emphasized that securing an agreement on Hezbollah’s disarmament is essential. During a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in London, Blinken stressed the need for civilian protections but stopped short …

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