Egypt and Qatar advocate for full implementation of Lebanon deal and Israeli withdrawal
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Egypt and Qatar have urged the full implementation of a US-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This agreement includes provisions for ending Israeli hostilities and disarming non-state armed groups. In a phone call, Egypt鈥檚 Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatar鈥檚 Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the deal, emphasizing that its full execution could enhance Lebanon鈥檚 security, stability, and sovereignty, while supporting state institutions. They also called for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and an end to Israeli attacks, stressing the importance of preserving Lebanon's sovereignty and bolstering its state institutions to maintain stability. The framework deal, signed on Friday after negotiations in Washington, aims to end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and restore state sovereignty over all Lebanese territory. It affirms the right of both states to exist in peace and security, and declares their intent to conclusively end the conflict. The agreement also outlines a reciprocal process for the Lebanese Armed Forces to restore sovereign authority over all Lebanese territory, pending the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups, which should enable the progressive redeployment of the Israeli army out of Lebanese territory. Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in 4,246 deaths and 12,190 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
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