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Lebanon president says determined to deploy army up to Israel border
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his commitment to deploying the army to the southern border with Israel, where Hezbollah has a strong presence. He discussed this with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper, emphasizing extending state authority through military forces. The conversation included preparations for a framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the US.
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