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Aoun to Qassem: 'Lebanese people are not yours'

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the Lebanese people are tired of the war with Israel and that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem does not represent them.
  • Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its conflict with the U.S. and Israel, asserting that military solutions will not bring peace.
  • He proposed diplomacy as an alternative to war, highlighting a shared opportunity for peace and security between Lebanese and Israeli people who have endured conflict since 1948.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared on Friday that the Lebanese people are weary of the ongoing conflict with Israel. He directly addressed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, stating, "These people are not yours," asserting that Qassem does not represent the Lebanese populace.

These people are not yours

— Joseph AounLebanese President Joseph Aoun telling CNN that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem does not represent the Lebanese people.

Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon as a pawn in its broader disputes with the United States and Israel. He firmly stated that military approaches would never yield peace for northern Israel. "We are ready, we are willing, we are committed (to negotiations to end the war)," Aoun told Israelis. "If you are not, you will never live in peace, safety and security."

We are ready, we are willing, we are committed (to negotiations to end the war). If you are not, you will never live in peace, safety and security.

— Joseph AounLebanese President Joseph Aoun addressing Israelis about ending the war.

The Lebanese president emphasized a significant chance for both Lebanese and Israeli populations to achieve safety and security. "They are both fed up with war since 1948. This is a huge opportunity. They both have to choose: war…or diplomacy," he urged, framing the current moment as a critical juncture for peace.

They are both fed up with war since 1948. This is a huge opportunity. They both have to choose: war…or diplomacy.

— Joseph AounLebanese President Joseph Aoun highlighting the opportunity for peace between Lebanon and Israel.
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