BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reassured critics that the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel does not prevent Lebanon from pursuing legal action over alleged Israeli war crimes, insisting the accord merely suspends such action while negotiations proceed in good faith. The clarification came after Clause 13 of the framework agreement sparked criticism from legal experts, activists and opposition figures, who argued that its wording could undermine Lebanon’s ability to hold Israel accountable before international courts.

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…

DUBAI: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday defended a US-backed framework agreement with Israel, saying it reinforced state authority and protected Lebanon’s rights after…