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Lebanon Seeks International Force as UN Peacekeepers Near Exit
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated his country would welcome an international presence in southern Lebanon if UN peacekeepers withdraw at year's end, discussing options with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Lebanon also announced new talks with Israel on Tuesday regarding an end to Israeli military operations, following a March 2 escalation. A U.S.-brokered deal for Hezbollah disarmament in exchange for Israeli withdrawal is stalled, with both sides blaming each other for the lack of progress.
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- Lebanon seeks international presence in south if UN peacekeepers withdraw by year's end.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed potential arrangements with French FM Jean-Noel Barrot.
- New Lebanon-Israel talks are set for Tuesday in Tampa, Florida, on October 20.
- A U.S.-brokered deal for Hezbollah disarmament in exchange for Israeli withdrawal is stalled.
- Lebanon blames Israeli strikes for hindering disarmament efforts.
- Israel questions the Lebanese army's readiness to assume security roles.
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