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Lebanese president dismisses criticism of Israel negotiations
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended the government's decision to negotiate with Israel amid ongoing attacks, dismissing critics as unworthy of response. The US-mediated framework agreement has sparked public anger in Lebanon over demands for Hezbollah to disarm in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawal.
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