Joseph Aoun
WATCH: President Herzog calls for Lebanese President Aoun to reject Hezbollah, Iran influence
During a tour of northern Israel, Herzog addressed Aoun and the people of Lebanon in Arabic, saying that he extends a hand of peace towards them.
'It's not your country': Lebanese President Aoun hits out at Hezbollah, Iran
US 'does not expect Israel to absorb' Hezbollah attacks, signals green light for IDF escalation
The bid to recapture Lebanon’s sovereignty - opinion
Hezbollah reportedly open to parallel US talks on Lebanon security deal
Hezbollah does not oppose a parallel political negotiation with the US aimed at a security agreement with Lebanon, sources told Al Akhbar, alongside efforts to disarm the group south of the Litani.
At least six killed, others trapped under rubble, after residential building collapses in Lebanon
Abdel Hamid Karimeh, the head of the municipal council, speaking at a press conference in Tripoli, did not say how many people might still be trapped under debris.
Lebanese army chief meets US counterparts to boost military support
Lebanon’s army chief, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, met US officials this week to strengthen military support and discuss efforts to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes
Lebanese President Aoun insists on continuing disarmament efforts, despite Israeli airstrikes. The Lebanese army has gained control south of the Litani River, but challenges remain.
Diplomatic effort continues to ward off 'specter of war' with Israel, Lebanon's Aoun says
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said "our diplomatic contacts have not stopped to ward off the specter of war" with Israel, noting that "the specter of war is still there."
France, US, Saudis to meet Lebanese army chief to push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire in 2024, ending more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah that severely weakened the Iran-backed terrorists.
Lebanon is on a dangerous, slippery path toward civil war - opinion
Lebanon has not had a government in decades that truly sought the country’s rehabilitation and a genuine disengagement from Iranian patronage.
Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says
He also told a visiting UN Security Council delegation that Lebanon welcomes any country willing to keep forces in the south to support the army after UNIFIL withdraws.
The Lebanese 'reset': Hezbollah may survive in more limited, but dangerous, form - opinion
The Lebanese government's equivocation means that Hezbollah could yet survive in perhaps a more limited, but still highly dangerous, form.
Israel, US 'running out of patience' on Hezbollah disarming, may lead to war, officials warn
“Hezbollah is recovering day by day, and patience - both Israel’s and America’s - is beginning to run out, which may lead to an escalation in activity,” the officials said.
