Joseph Aoun
'I'm not in love with Israel, but give me another solution': Lebanon's Aoun defends peace framework
“I am telling you that I am not in love with Israel, but give me another solution, whatever it may be,” Aoun said, according to the Lebanese television network.
Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah
The new US-Israel-Lebanon deal reshapes the fight against Hezbollah - opinion
Hezbollah chief Qassem rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, calls it a humiliation
Lebanon vs Hezbollah: A standoff between state sovereignty and Iranian influence - opinion
Although much weakened by Israel’s military, and other more covert operations, Hezbollah is still too powerful to be controlled by the government.
Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
Iranian missile intercepted above Lebanon, shrapnel falls on towns in Beirut
The Lebanese news agency reported that shrapnel from an interception had landed over a series of towns north of Beirut and led to some light wounds.
Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah
The leaflets included QR codes and references to the IDF’s Unit 504, responsible for covert and clandestine operations and often dubbed "the IDF's Mossad.
Lebanese ‘Patriotic Officers’ warn army not to confront Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity
The unusual warning comes amid external and internal calls to dismiss current Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal.
Lebanon unlikely to act against Hezbollah, despite Aoun's criticism, Middle East expert says
In order to disarm and disable Hezbollah, the Lebanese government "will have to clash with it, which they were not willing to do,” Sarit Zehavi told The Jerusalem Post.
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun calls for new ceasefire with Israel, vows to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s proposed initiative included a request to establish a “complete ceasefire” with Israel and a plea for logistical support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Netanyahu meets with Macron, Lebanese officials, to discuss Hezbollah attacks
French President Macron reaffirmed the need for Hezbollah to immediately cease attacks and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to send soldiers on a ground offensive
Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers as it prepares for US, Israeli strike - report
In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US strike, Hezbollah has significantly intensified its military and security preparations under the close supervision of IRGC personnel.
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.