New Delhi, May 25 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that engagements continue to take place between Israel and Lebanon and slammed Hezbollah, calling it of not only victimising people but also acting as an Iranian proxy.

Rubio made the remarks while speaking to reporters here in the national capital.

When asked if Lebanon is going to be a part of the deal, Rubio said, "Lebanon- we're working on it separately. We have a 45-day ceasefire. We've had weekly meetings now and ongoing daily engagements between the government of Lebanon and Israel. The problem is not Lebanon and Israel. The problem is Hezbollah."

He recalled the statement by Hezbollah and added, "Just last night, Hezbollah put out a statement calling for the ...