Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the majority of the Shiite community in Lebanon supports the ongoing negotiations with Israel, according to i24NEWS.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Wednesday that the majority of the Shiite sect in Lebanon supports the direct negotiations with Israel, according to i24NEWS. The statement comes hours after Aoun told N12 that he had chosen negotiations to save Lebanon from being dragged into an 'abyss' for another country's interests. The remarks signal continued domestic political backing for the US-brokered framework agreement, despite opposition from Iran-aligned factions. Aoun also noted that his upcoming White House meeting with President Donald Trump is expected to yield positive results for Lebanon. The negotiations have been a central focus of regional diplomacy, with Trump pressing Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon and urging restraint toward Hezbollah.
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