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Lebanon president says future deal will not cede territory
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Lebanon president says future deal will not cede territory

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that any future deal reached by the government would not cede any territory or undermine Lebanon’s national rights, without saying whether he was referring to prospective talks with Israel.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The televised address was his first speech since the US brokered a ceasefire to end fighting between Israel and armed group Hezbollah on Thursday. The text of the deal says Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks to produce a “peace between the two countries.” Read more:Israel says military operation against Hezbollah ‘still not complete’‘Enough is enough’: Trump says US has prohibited Israel from bombing Lebanon anymoreTrump urges Hezbollah to ‘act nicely’ as he hails ‘historic day’ for Lebanon

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