Lebanese president ‘will not back down’ from negotiations with Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday he will not reverse his decision to pursue negotiations with Israel, according to a statement from the presidency, Anadolu reports. Aoun made the remarks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Baabda in eastern Beirut, with a delegation from the Lebanese Forces’ parliamentary bloc led by party chief Samir Geagea. “Why should the Lebanese people continue paying the price for wars ignited at the behest of external actors and for their interests?” asked Aoun. “I assure you that I will not back down from the decision to negotiate that I have taken,” said Aoun. “I also insist that all my positions include explanations to the Lebanese people about the importance of the path we […]