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Lebanon's Aoun Advocates Diplomacy to Avert War with Israel

12/26/2025

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said diplomacy aims to avert war with Israel, noting 'the specter of war has been pushed away from Lebanon'.
The remarks followed meetings with Israeli officials in Naqoura to preserve the ceasefire after a year of conflict.
Aoun called for disarming Hezbollah and establishing a 'state of institutions'.
Israel continues military strikes against Hezbollah, citing ceasefire violations, maintaining a tense situation.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said diplomacy aims to avert war with Israel, noting 'the specter of war has been pushed away from Lebanon'.
The remarks followed meetings with Israeli officials in Naqoura to preserve the ceasefire after a year of conflict.
Aoun called for disarming Hezbollah and establishing a 'state of institutions'.
Israel continues military strikes against Hezbollah, citing ceasefire violations, maintaining a tense situation.