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Lebanon President Aoun Calls for Direct Talks With Israel

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on his nation to engage in direct negotiations with Israel regarding permanent security arrangements while simultaneously accusing Iran-backed group Hezbollah of working to collapse state institutions. Speaking Monday, Aoun expressed Beirut's readiness for these talks and drew backing from Syrian authorities as he condemned the militant organization for its role under an Iranian regime that threatens Lebanon further than Gaza did during 2014-2017 war period when Israel bombed country after October attacks by Hamas group in Palestinian territories.

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    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for direct negotiations with Israel regarding permanent security and stability arrangements on the borders.
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    President Aoun accused Hezbollah of working to 'collapse' Lebanon, citing its Iranian backing as a key factor in this betrayal.
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    Aoun expressed fear that without disarmament efforts supported by international partners (specifically Syria), his country could become like Gaza.
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