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Michel Issa: Israel doesn't require US permission to defend itself

The new United States ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, has stated that Israel "does not require the permission of the United States" to defend itself. "Israel assesses its own security needs and ...
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Issa says Israel will withdraw from Lebanon 'sooner or later'

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, who is taking part in the Lenanon-Israel talks in Washington, has said that "the Israeli withdrawal will happen sooner or later, but not tomorrow." "The ...
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Issa tells Aoun US does not want Sunday escalation to expand further

U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa met Monday with President Joseph Aoun, as Israel and Iran traded fire after Israel's bombing of Beirut's southern suburb. Issa said the U.S. places great importance on ...
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Lebanon-Israel negotiations reached ‘point of no return’: US envoy

Negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are moving “in the right direction” and have reached a “point of no return,” US Ambassador in Beirut Michel Issa said Monday. “It is very important for an ...