Lebanon won’t ink deal without Israel full withdrawal, PM says

Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam said that Lebanon “will not sign any agreement that does not include a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces,” rejecting any arrangement that maintains a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. In remarks to The Washington Post, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated: “We cannot coexist with what is called a buffer zone, where displaced persons are not allowed to return to their cities and villages.” Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on the administration of US President, Donald Trump to pressure Israel to reduce its demands and end its occupation. He added: “We have taken bold decisions and made progress in confiscating weapons, banning Hezbollah’s military operations, and ensuring the state’s monopoly on weapons. This is […]