Washington DC, May 5 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) stated that a peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel is "eminently achievable" but cautioned that the process would be difficult due to ongoing regional dynamics involving Iran-backed rebel groups.

Addressing a press briefing here, Rubio claimed that the core obstacle to stability between the two countries is the presence and activities of Hezbollah within Lebanese territory. He defended Israeli military action in the southern part of Lebanon, linking it to retaliatory strikes against the actions of the rebel group.

"I think a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is eminently achievable and should be," Rubio said.

"The problem with Israel and Lebanon...