Arab League chief warns against attempts to thwart Lebanon-Israel framework deal
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Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, warned against obstructing the US-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. In a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Aboul Gheit welcomed the agreement as an important step towards restoring Lebanon's full sovereignty, strengthening stability, and enabling the state to assert its authority. He stated the deal paves the way for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, facilitating the return of displaced residents, supporting the release of detainees, and mobilizing international backing for reconstruction. The Arab League chief reaffirmed support for the Lebanese government's efforts to preserve security and stability, urging all Lebanese parties to unite behind the state and government to address challenges and maintain civil peace. The framework agreement, signed after negotiations in Washington, aims to end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, restore state sovereignty, and formally conclude any state of war between the two nations, affirming their right to exist in peace and security.
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