{"id":138309,"date":"2026-06-12T10:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=138309"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:38:23","slug":"lebanese-president-says-damascus-will-avoid-lebanese-crises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/138309\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanese President says Damascus will avoid Lebanese crises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed confidence in Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, saying he possesses a high degree of political responsibility and the ability to navigate regional challenges, which he believes will keep Damascus from becoming involved in Lebanon\u2019s internal complexities and crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aoun\u2019s remarks come amid reports that the United States has exerted pressure on Syria since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon in early March, seeking to encourage a more direct Syrian role or position in the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking about the issue, Aoun stressed that he trusts the Syrian leadership\u2019s understanding of the sensitivity of the current situation and its cautious approach to developments in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding ongoing negotiations, the Lebanese president criticized Israel\u2019s position, saying that Tel Aviv has not shown readiness to present practical proposals or engage seriously in efforts aimed at reaching a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said Lebanon entered the talks with a clear vision and a defined plan, emphasizing that the country\u2019s position is based on constitutional legitimacy and supported by the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aoun added that recent understandings do not grant Israel unrestricted authority, but rather affirm the right of all parties to self-defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed confidence in Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, saying he possesses a high degree of political responsibility and the ability to navigate regional challenges, which he believes will keep Damascus from becoming involved in Lebanon\u2019s internal complexities and crises. 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