Lebanon has told Israel that the return of civilians to southern villages must come first before broader issues can be addressed in talks between civilian representatives from both sides.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasised the priority of returning residents of border villages to their homes, a presidency statement said after he met with Lebanon's civilian representative, Simon Karam.
“The Lebanese priority is for residents of the southern villages to return to their villages, homes and land, as a gateway to addressing all other details," he was quoted by state media as saying.
Lebanese and Israeli officia
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