Dr Anwar Gargash hails US-brokered Lebanon-Israel framework deal as a key step to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty and strengthen state authority

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a deal signed with Israel on Friday was a first step towards fully restoring his country's sovereignty after Israel's latest war on Lebanon.

Joseph Aoun thanked the US administration led by President Donald Trump for arranging and hosting the talks with Israel and "support for Lebanon’s stance"