Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
Summary
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon will no longer be a place for other countries' wars and called for permanent agreements after a 10-day ceasefire with Israel. The ceasefire followed clashes starting in early March that caused many deaths and displacement.Key Facts
- Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after fighting that began on March 2.
- More than 2,200 people have died and over a million have been displaced due to the conflict.
- President Aoun said Lebanon will not be used as a battlefield for others in the future.
- He called for permanent agreements to protect Lebanon’s land, unity, and sovereignty.
- Aoun thanked President Donald Trump and Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia, for helping end the fighting.
- Direct talks between Lebanon and Israel took place in Washington for the first time in decades.
- President Aoun stated that any agreements will not give up Lebanese land or rights.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire.
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