The US Secretary of State has engaged with leaders of Lebanon and Israel regarding diplomatic efforts for a new ceasefire. Discussions focus on de-escalating tensions amid ongoing conflict.

US Secretary of ​State Marco Rubio has ​spoken with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and ​Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu on the diplomatic ‌negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, ⁠a US official said on Sunday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.