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Lebanese President asks Israel: ‘Aren’t you fed up with war since 1948?’

Published 10:24 AM EDT, Fri June 5, 2026

<p>During an exclusive interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, the Lebanese President has a message for Israel: "Aren’t you fed up with war since 1948? Do you want really to live in peace? Let's sit and talk."</p>

Lebanese President asks Israel: "Aren't you fed up with war since 1948?"

During an exclusive interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour in Beirut, the Lebanese President has a message for Israel: "Aren’t you fed up with war since 1948? Do you want really to live in peace? Let's sit and talk."

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<p>During an exclusive interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, the Lebanese President has a message for Israel: "Aren’t you fed up with war since 1948? Do you want really to live in peace? Let's sit and talk."</p>

Lebanese President asks Israel: "Aren't you fed up with war since 1948?"

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