Beirut, Lebanon, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Lebanese president says Israeli escalation undermines ceasefire

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2026-06-19

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday condemned the latest Israeli strikes on his country, saying the "killing and destruction constitutes a dangerous escalation". "It effectively targets all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war," a statement from the presidency said, after Israeli attacks in the south and east killed at least 18 people. lar/tq/axn/smw ...

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