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Lebanese President Says Israel Is Violating the US-Brokered Framework Agreement

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy, said Israel is not complying with the framework agreement of June 26 and that daily violations continue in the south of the country. Lebanon, he said, remains committed to a diplomatic solution. The Arab League confirmed its support for Lebanon's sovereignty.

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Lebanon to take part in trilateral talks with Israel with US backing on October 20

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that trilateral meetings with Israel, mediated by the United States, will take place on October 20 in Tampa, Florida. A military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to the Israeli escalation. Aoun also confirmed the intention to extend the UNIFIL mandate, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot pledged support for Lebanon.

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Qatar discussed energy projects and Israeli troop withdrawal with Lebanon; future of UNIFIL under discussion

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Beirut, where he discussed joint energy projects and the situation in southern Lebanon with President Joseph Aoun. At the same time, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji declared commitment to maintaining an international presence in the south of the country after UNIFIL's mandate ends at the end of the year.

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Israeli army carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon

On October 16, the Israeli army carried out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolitions in southern Lebanon, with military equipment advancing toward the outskirts of the border town of Kfar Shuba. According to Lebanese authorities, since March 2 the attacks have killed 4,389 people and wounded 12,424. The shelling continues despite the 'Framework Agreement' of June 26 brokered by the United States.

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