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Lebanon’s president defends Lebanon-Israel framework agreement
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun defended the country’s ceasefire framework with Israel, rejecting criticism from Hezbollah supporters protesting the agreement. The framework, mediated by the US, faced backlash for not linking Israeli troop withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament. Aoun emphasized Lebanon’s sovereignty in negotiations and urged against public discord.
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