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Lebanon and Egypt Unite for Palestinian Statehood Amid Tensions

5/20/2025

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo on May 19, amid escalating regional tensions and the ongoing Gaza crisis. Al-Sisi condemned Israeli actions against Lebanon, urging compliance with UN Resolution 1701. Together, they championed Palestinian statehood and sought a political resolution for Syria, strengthening ties between their nations.

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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo on May 19, amid escalating regional tensions and the ongoing Gaza crisis. Al-Sisi condemned Israeli actions against Lebanon, urging compliance with UN Resolution 1701. Together, they championed Palestinian statehood and sought a political resolution for Syria, strengthening ties between their nations.