Lebanon’s Aoun defends US-backed framework, says it preserves state authority and rights

article author: Arab News Author: Wed, 2026-07-01 15: 54 DUBAI: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday defended a US-backed framework agreement with Israel, saying it reinforced state authority and protected Lebanon’s rights after years of conflict. Speaking during a meeting with delegations from the Beirut and North Lebanon Bar Associations and economic groups, Aoun said the framework that emerged from Washington negotiations “upholds the logic of the state” and reflects Lebanon’s sovereignty. Main category: Middle East Tags: Battlefield Lebanon

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