Joseph Aoun
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
Iranian missile intercepted above Lebanon, shrapnel falls on towns in Beirut
Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah
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.
Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial
The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.
Aoun promises army control in south, but Lebanon still can’t disarm Hamas or Hezbollah - analysis
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun announced that the army will launch a peace initiative in southern Lebanon, taking control of additional positions along the border.
Lebanon's President Aoun says country ready for agreement to end Israeli strikes - AP
Aoun added that talks would also involve the IDF withdrawing from the five outposts in Lebanese territory, where the military said in they would each be manned by a company of troops.
'Ready to negotiate with Israel': Lebanon seeks US help amid tensions - report
“That’s a puzzle for me. They ask for negotiations, and when we show readiness, they don’t agree to the rendezvous,” said Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Lebanon's Aoun drags feet on disarming Hezbollah but speeds ahead on Israeli withdrawal - analysis
After a high-level visit by US officials, including senior director for counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka, this week, the Lebanese leadership continues to appear to be dragging its feet on disarmament.
