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Lebanon president says future deal with Israel will not cede territory
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLebanese President Joseph Aoun says that any future deal reached by the government would not cede any territory or undermine Lebanon’s national rights.
He avoids mentioning Israel by name, but it’s rather clear he’s referring to Beirut’s nascent talks with Jerusalem.
The televised address is his first speech since the US brokered a ceasefire to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah on Thursday.
The text of the deal says Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks to produce a “peace between the two countries.”
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