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Lebanese Army Calls for Calm Amid Protests Over Israel Ceasefire Agreement

Jun 27, 2026 01:13 PM CT Beirut, Lebanon lebanon,protests,lebanese-army,israel-deal,domestic-politics

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The Lebanese Army has issued a statement urging calm and respecting free expression as protests escalate in Beirut and other regions regarding a deal with Israel. This internal political friction highlights the domestic instability in Lebanon, a key theater for Iran-Israel proxy conflict, potentially complicating the implementation of any ceasefire or diplomatic resolution involving Hezbollah.

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Lebanese army urges calm as protests grow over Israel deal Lebanon’s army has said it respects the right to free expression as the country faces what it described as “exceptional challenges”. The army issued the statement after calls for demonstrations in Beirut and other parts of the country fol...

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