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Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib Denounces Negotiation Statement, Warns of Internal Strife

June 5, 2026
Lebanon negotiations
Lebanon negotiations

Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib has expressed shock at a statement emerging from recent negotiations, criticizing the authorities' acceptance of its contents.

The religious leader characterized the agreement as deeply troubling, asserting that it paves the way for internal conflict. He emphasized that such divisions represent precisely the dangers he and his associates have repeatedly cautioned against.

Al-Khatib's remarks underscore growing tensions surrounding the negotiated settlement and its implications for Lebanon's fragile social fabric.

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