المملكة: The Lebanese President rejects an American request to have direct contact with Netanyahu

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected an American request for action "Direct connection" With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an official source, the day after President Donald Trump announced an expected call between "My leader" The two countries.

The source said that Aoun "He refused direct contact with Netanyahu and informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of this"adding that "The American side was understanding"

The Lebanese presidency reported earlier that Rubio called Aoun, who… "He thanked him for the efforts made by Washington to reach a ceasefire and for supporting it at all levels".

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