Macron backs sovereign Lebanese state that ensures Hezbollah disarmament

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French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Israel of violating the sovereignty of all its neighboring states, in a speech at the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly.

Macron also affirmed France's support for a sovereign Lebanese state that ensures the disarmament of Hezbollah.

"We are committed to supporting the replacement of UNIFIL forces in Lebanon," he added, while stressing the necessity of respecting Lebanon's sovereignty and the rights of its people.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad for his part stressed solidarity with Lebanon and emphasized support for Lebanon's state institutions and their sovereignty over the entire national territory.

SourceNaharnet
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Missing arturo 6 hours

Good to see he's on the same page as Israel regarding Lebanon.

Missing phillipo 5 hours

Most countries are on the same page, get rid of Hizballah and you'll have a free and peaceful Lebanon.

Thumb chrisrushlau 3 hours

Both Macron and al Thani emphasized that the only way to get along with a bully is to give him everything he thinks he wants.

Missing lebaneseamericanaito 6 minutes

You are full of crap and are a hezbullah sympathizer!!!

Missing lebaneseamericanaito 6 minutes

Thank you France!!!