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Lebanese president denounces Israeli occupation on Liberation Day

Lebanese president denounces Israeli occupation on Liberation Day

On Lebanon's Liberation Day, President Joseph Aoun declared that the full withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese territory is non-negotiable. The holiday marks the anniversary of the end of the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon in 2000.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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