Joseph Aoun said Monday that securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remains a top national priority. He stressed that ongoing negotiations aim to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty rather than offer concessions. His remarks came as Lebanon marked Resistance and Liberation Day commemorating Israel’s 2000 withdrawal from southern Lebanon. In a statement carried by Lebanon’s […]
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Lebanon presses US to stop escalating Israeli attacks
Joseph Aoun has urged the United States to pressure Israel into halting military attacks and stopping the demolition of homes in southern Lebanon. The appeal came as violence continued despite a ceasefire announced last month, while Lebanon reported a sharp rise in casualties caused by ongoing Israeli strikes across several southern areas during the past […]
Hezbollah rules out Israel negotiations
Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has firmly rejected any possibility of direct talks with Israel. He described such negotiations as unacceptable and said they would destabilize Lebanon. His remarks underline the group’s continued hardline stance amid ongoing regional tensions. Qassem said that dialogue with Israel is a “sin” and warned it would weaken Lebanon’s internal […]
Lebanon, Israel set to hold high-stakes talks in Washington
Lebanon and Israel are set to hold high-stakes talks in Washington, D.C. under US mediation, aiming to address the ongoing conflict, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low. Read More: Trump ‘tough call’ pushes Netanyahu toward Lebanon ceasefire talks The meeting, facilitated by Marco Rubio, will bring together Lebanese and Israeli representatives in what officials describe as […]