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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Defends Framework Deal with Israel Amid Hezbollah Criticism

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First reported by Now 14 · 24 hours ago

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended Lebanon's independent decision to negotiate a framework agreement with Israel, responding to Hezbollah's criticism. He urged Hezbollah to engage constructively in the talks, highlighted Lebanon's heavy war toll and humanitarian crisis, and dismissed fears of civil war while committing to complete the agreement for the nation's benefit.

01Lebanon independently chose to negotiate a framework deal with Israel, says President Aoun.
02Aoun accuses Hezbollah of misrepresenting the agreement and urges constructive participation.
03Lebanon suffered over 4,000 war casualties, mostly Shiites, and faces a severe humanitarian crisis.
04Up to 1.5 million Lebanese are homeless, underscoring the need for a resolution.
05Aoun rejects civil war fears but warns against street unrest and political destabilization.
06The government is committed to completing the agreement for Lebanon's future.

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