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The Lebanese government does not seek a clash with Hezbollah, but neither will it back down in the face of its pressure. This was stated by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at a time when the ceasefire with Israel remains fragile.
Salam stressed that his government's priority is strengthening the state, stating that "if I had to summarize in a few words the main objective of my government, it would be: to get the state back on its feet."
"A sovereign state cannot exist without a monopoly on weapons," the prime minister said, emphasizing the need for state control over weapons.
On the other hand, Hezbollah's political bloc has reaffirmed their "cautious commitment" to the ceasefire with Israel, but criticizes the government for pursuing "a path of concessions and submission to the will of the enemy."
Tensions rose after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli forces, while Israel retaliated by targeting the group's rocket launchers.
However, the Lebanese government remains committed to the diplomatic path. Salam stated that during the upcoming negotiations his country will demand “the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, the return of Lebanese prisoners... and the return of displaced persons to their homes.”
In this context, French President Emmanuel Macron promised support for Beirut, vowing to help the Lebanese government "as much as it can" ahead of the new round of talks with Israel.
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