Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denied reports that he pressured the Lebanese Armed Forces commander to resign due to American dissatisfaction with the conduct of the operation to disarm southern Lebanon, according to a report by Yaron Schneider (N12). Aoun said there is 'no truth to the rumors.'
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday categorically denied reports that he had urged the Lebanese Armed Forces commander to resign, dismissing the claims as baseless rumors. The denial comes amid reports of American dissatisfaction with the military's handling of the operation to disarm southern Lebanon, a key element of the ceasefire framework. Aoun's office has not elaborated on the rumors' origin. The incident adds a layer of internal political tension to Lebanon's already fragile post-conflict stabilization efforts. The Zioneer has previously reported on Aoun's diplomatic engagements regarding the ceasefire and the military's role in southern Lebanon, but this is the first report of a potential rift between the president and his army chief.
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