Lebanon's foreign minister has defended the country's framework agreement with Israel, signed in Washington last week, saying it is the only path to securing Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Criticism has extended beyond Hezbollah’s allies, but political factions appear determined to contain the fallout while awaiting the outcome of Iran-US negotiations

BEIRUT: Lebanon is moving along two parallel tracks following the framework agreement it signed with Israel under US sponsorship on June 26, with the stated aim of ending decades…