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Jumblatt Warns Against Israeli Expansionism, Urges Lebanese Unity

5/22/2025

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Jumblatt Warns Expansionism

Walid Jumblatt, the prominent Lebanese Druze leader, sounded the alarm on Israeli expansionism, drawing parallels to biblical aspirations. He expressed disappointment in Gulf leaders for their inability to sway U.S. policy on Israel. Urging Lebanese unity, Jumblatt warned against normalizing ties with Israel while it occupies Lebanese and Syrian lands, advocating for dialogue as a path to peace.

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Abbas Advocates Cooperation

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's visit to Beirut sparked crucial discussions on disarming Palestinian factions and bolstering cooperation against terrorism. In a united front with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, they stressed the importance of state control over arms and safeguarding Lebanon's sovereignty, while Abbas called for open dialogue with all factions, including Hamas, to secure refugee camps.

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Jumblatt Warns Expansionism

Walid Jumblatt, the prominent Lebanese Druze leader, sounded the alarm on Israeli expansionism, drawing parallels to biblical aspirations. He expressed disappointment in Gulf leaders for their inability to sway U.S. policy on Israel. Urging Lebanese unity, Jumblatt warned against normalizing ties with Israel while it occupies Lebanese and Syrian lands, advocating for dialogue as a path to peace.

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