Lebanon: Israel Will Not Negotiate Withdrawal

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that Israel has not responded to President Joseph Aoun’s offer to negotiate its withdrawal from five occupied border outposts. Salam expressed confusion over Israel’s reluctance to engage in discussions and plans to raise the issue with American officials. He also confirmed progress on a government initiative to bring all weapons, including those held by Hezbollah, under state control by 2025, while acknowledging the need for military recruitment and better equipment. Additionally, the Lebanese army is tightening border controls and preparations for a donor conference with France and Saudi Arabia are underway to aid Lebanon’s reconstruction following significant damages from recent conflicts.

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