Lebanese President Aoun Criticizes Hezbollah and Iran in CNN Interview
'It's not your country': Lebanese President Aoun hits out at Hezbollah, Iran in CNN interview
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In a CNN interview, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized Hezbollah and Iran, stating that the Lebanese people are tired of war and foreign interference. He emphasized the need for negotiations with Israel for peace and security, while Hezbollah's leader rejected a US-backed ceasefire agreement.
- 01Aoun stated that Lebanese citizens are 'fed up' with the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, describing it as 'futile'.
- 02He accused Iran of using Lebanon for its own interests, asserting that the Lebanese people are suffering as a result.
- 03Aoun expressed readiness for peace negotiations with Israel, questioning if Israelis want to continue living in 'perpetual war'.
- 04The US State Department announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks.
- 05Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem rejected the ceasefire talks, calling them a 'roadmap for annihilation' of the Lebanese people.
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In a recent CNN interview, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized Hezbollah and Iran, asserting that the Lebanese people do not belong to Hezbollah's leadership. He expressed that citizens are weary of the recurring conflict with Israel, which he deemed 'futile', and highlighted the destruction it brings to their homes. Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon for its own interests, stating that the Lebanese are suffering due to this foreign interference. He emphasized the necessity of negotiations with Israel for achieving lasting peace and questioned whether Israelis desire to live in continuous conflict. The interview follows a US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which requires Hezbollah to cease its attacks. However, Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem dismissed the ceasefire talks as a form of surrender, indicating ongoing tensions. Aoun stated he would only meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a peace agreement is reached.
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The ongoing conflict and negotiations could significantly affect the stability and security of Lebanon, impacting citizens' lives directly.
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