Aoun Affirms State Authority Only
The article discusses the upcoming Rome negotiations on Tuesday between Lebanon and Israel regarding the establishment of new experimental zones along the southern border. This comes amid ongoing Israeli escalation through targeted bombings and airstrikes, and clashes that have resulted in injuries to an Israeli officer and casualties among Hezbollah members. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that the army is the sole guardian of Lebanon's sovereignty, and emphasized that any weapons outside the state's legitimate authority are illegitimate. He called for a full deployment of the army along the southern border to restore stability. Prime Minister Nohad Machnouk also stressed the importance of army deployment to uphold authority and achieve sovereignty. Lebanon is calling for an expansion of the experimental zones to include towns such as Bint Jbeil and Al-Khiyam. Meanwhile, the Israeli army continues demolition and blasting operations in southern Lebanon despite the announced ceasefire, with the international community expressing concern over the potential escalation of ground tensions.
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