Arab League chief rules out Israeli war on Lebanon

Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit has held talks in Baabda with President Joseph Aoun.

“The meeting with the president involved an analysis of the regional, international and Lebanese situations and I sensed that President Aoun is confident that things in Lebanon are going in the right direction. He also has confidence in the country’s future,” Abul Gheit said.

“The return of the war is possible, but in my opinion, this is something very unlikely, especially amid the dialogue with the U.S., which is pushing for Israel’s withdrawal from the five points and its non-interference in Lebanese territory, and in general and in my personal opinion, there is no direct danger,” the Arab official added.