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Israeli Foreign Minister Congratulates Joseph Aoun on Election as Lebanon's President After Over Two Years of Crisis
Jan 9, 2025, 01:32 PM
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has congratulated Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon's president following a prolonged political crisis that lasted over two years. In his statement, Sa'ar expressed hope that Aoun's presidency would contribute to stability, a better future for Lebanon and its residents, and foster good neighborly relations between Israel and Lebanon, which are currently in an official state of war. Sa'ar emphasized that the stability of Lebanon is a priority for the entire region, and he hopes the recent ceasefire agreement could evolve into a formal peace treaty between the two nations.
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