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'Treason is war for external interests': Lebanon’s Aoun hits back at Hezbollah
'Treason is war for external interests': Lebanon’s Aoun hits back at Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects Hezbollah’s criticism of talks with Israel, insisting negotiations are aimed at ending hostilities and saying “treason” is taking the country to war for external interests.
Rosaleen Carroll
Apr 27, 2026
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun (L) stands next to the parliament speaker Nabih Berri as he delivers a speech at the parliament building in Beirut Jan. 9, 2025. — ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images
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Lebanon’s president sought to normalize fledgling talks with Israel on Monday by rejecting Hezbollah’s claim that engagement with the Israeli side is an act of concession.
According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said during a meeting with a delegation from south Lebanon that Lebanon rejects any suggestion that it is making concessions and insisted Israel has no reason for continued military action on Lebanese territory.
His comments came shortly after Hezbollah chief........
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