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The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, just wrapped up his two-day visit to Lebanon with a powerful message. He urged Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory within the agreed timeframe. 🕊️
\"It's now essential to see the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from Lebanese territory and the simultaneous deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces across southern Lebanon,\" Guterres announced in a press conference held in Beirut. 🗣️
He emphasized that \"Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, and the Lebanese state must have full control of weapons throughout Lebanese territory.\"
Guterres highlighted the importance of fully implementing UN Resolution 1701, which aims to resolve the conflict between Lebanon and Israel. 📜
\"The United Nations is committed to supporting the parties to uphold their obligations under Resolution 1701 and ensuring that the cessation of hostilities holds,\" he said. 🤝
He believes that this commitment will pave the way for a permanent ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. ✌️
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! 🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
