Egypt: Full Israeli withdrawal is key to stability in Lebanon

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that a “full” Israeli withdrawal is the key to stability in Lebanon. His remarks came during a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, during which they discussed developments in Lebanon and the wider region, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese Parliament Presidency. The call came two days after Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored framework agreement in Washington providing for a phased Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory. The process is set to begin with two pilot areas after verification that non-state armed groups have been disarmed, in an apparent reference to the Iran-backed Hezbollah. According to the statement, Abdelatty reaffirmed “Egypt’s commitment to stability in Lebanon” and […]