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Middle East • 2026-04-20 10:42

Lebanon-Israel Talks Divide: President Aoun Engages, Hezbollah Demands Withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said planned direct talks with Israel aim to end 'hostilities' and the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, naming a former ambassador to lead the delegation. Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah sharply opposed the move, calling on Aoun to withdraw from the talks and insisting the group wants only the ceasefire to continue without direct negotiations.

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