Lebanese President Denies US Claims of Army Negligence

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has dismissed accusations from US senators, including Lindsey Graham, regarding the Lebanese Army’s performance south of the Litani River, asserting that these claims lack factual basis. During a meeting with French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, Aoun defended the army’s operations, highlighting its successful deployment and the loss of 12 soldiers while responding to recent incidents involving UNIFIL and criticisms over the army’s stance on Israel and Hezbollah.

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