Aoun-Netanyahu call confirmed for today
Following the confirmed direct phone call between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, press sources now speculate about a potential tripartite meeting. The speculation arose after President Aoun cancelled his afternoon appointments, which some sources suggest could be for a call involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This would mark a significant escalation in U.S.-mediated diplomacy between Lebanon and Israel. No official confirmation of a three-way call has been provided.
The phone call between Netanyahu and Aoun has now been completed, confirming earlier reports that it was scheduled for today.
The Lebanese outlet Al-Mudun is the source reporting the call is expected this afternoon.
The previously anticipated phone call between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now taken place.
Sources now speculate the earlier Aoun-Netanyahu call could expand to include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, based on Aoun's cancelled appointments.
