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Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Al Monitor 2026/04/21 22:07

PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be intimidated as it continues direct talks with Israel to end the conflict.

Speaking at a news conference alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron, Salam said he would need all Lebanon's partners to help as direct talks at ambassador level continue later this week in Washington.

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