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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun says Israeli strikes harm ceasefire efforts
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleBEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns the latest Israeli strikes on his country, saying the “killing and destruction constitute a dangerous escalation.”
“It effectively targets all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war,” a statement from the presidency says, after Israeli attacks in the south and east reportedly killed at least 18 people.
The statement does not mention Hezbollah’s incessant attacks on Israel launched from Lebanese territory.
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