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Al-Rahi, Shea stress need to keep Lebanon out of Gaza war

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi met Monday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea.

No statement was made after the meeting but the National News Agency said the two discussed the need for a swift election of a Lebanese president and the need to prevent Lebanon from joining the Gaza war.

Al-Rahi also reiterated his support for the extension of the term of Army chief Gen. Joseph Aoun, whose term ends in January.

Source: Naharnet


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