Youssef Raggi
Coverage of Youssef Raggi in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanese foreign minister defends framework agreement with Israel
Lebanese foreign minister Youssef Raggi defended the framework agreement with Israel, stating it is the sole path to securing Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The agreement, signed in Washington, faces criticism in Lebanon for potentially favoring Israel over national interests.
- Jordan, European Commission chief welcome Israel-Lebanon deal
Jordan and the European Commission welcomed a US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework agreement aimed at regional stability. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized disarmament of non-state groups and preserving Lebanon's sovereignty, while Jordan's foreign minister expressed hope for advancing Lebanon's interests. Protests in Beirut opposed the deal, with Hezbollah accusing it of legitimizing Israeli occupation.