Joseph Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut this morning ahead of Aoun's upcoming visit to Washington, made at Trump's invitation.

Aoun listed a southern Lebanon ceasefire, pressure on Israel to halt military o...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut this morning ahead of Aoun's upcoming visit to Washington, made at Trump's invitation.

Aoun listed a southern Lebanon ceasefire, pressure on Israel to halt military operations, and adherence to the Washington framework as his top priorities.

Issa said an American military delegation will arrive in Beirut within days to coordinate implementation as Israeli forces withdraw from the designated pilot areas.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun responded to Hezbollah's criticism of the framework agreement with Israel.

Aoun: "Lebanon made an independent decision to negotiate. We won't let anyone negotiate on our behalf. If you're not interested in a ...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun responded to Hezbollah's criticism of the framework agreement with Israel.

Aoun: "Lebanon made an independent decision to negotiate. We won't let anyone negotiate on our behalf. If you're not interested in a deal, give us another option. There is no other option."

He said Lebanon tried war and it led nowhere, and called on Hezbollah to join the negotiations and present its positions instead of distorting the agreement. He warned: "Argue with me about politics all you want, but don't go near the street."

Egyptian sources to the Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper Al-Akhbar: Cairo's talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam focused on avoiding direct confrontation with Hezbollah and ruling out force in the group's disarmament....

Egyptian sources to the Hezbollah-linked Lebanese paper Al-Akhbar: Cairo's talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam focused on avoiding direct confrontation with Hezbollah and ruling out force in the group's disarmament.

Egypt is skeptical of the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement, assessing a full Israeli withdrawal is unlikely at this stage. The sources added that the U.S. is pushing for full Lebanon-Israel normalization, a goal without consensus inside Lebanon.

Qatar is working to set up an indirect mediation channel between Israel and Hezbollah under Qatari oversight, while keeping official Lebanese leadership involved, according to Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper.

Doha laid the groundwork by enga...

Qatar is working to set up an indirect mediation channel between Israel and Hezbollah under Qatari oversight, while keeping official Lebanese leadership involved, according to Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper.

Doha laid the groundwork by engaging Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Hezbollah, along with Saudi Arabia, before bringing the proposal to the Americans in Switzerland. The initiative comes as Israel-Lebanon direct talks are set to resume in Washington today.

"After Washington's approval, the file was transferred to the Israeli side, which does not appear comfortable with this course of action, leaving everyone waiting to see how it will respond," the pro-Hezbollah outlet reported.

Lebanon’s anti-Hezbollah camp is deeply disappointed with Trump over the Switzerland talks and the U.S.-Iran memorandum, which tied Lebanon to the deal.

While Hezbollah supporters are celebrating the agreement as a victory that restored Ir...

Lebanon’s anti-Hezbollah camp is deeply disappointed with Trump over the Switzerland talks and the U.S.-Iran memorandum, which tied Lebanon to the deal.

While Hezbollah supporters are celebrating the agreement as a victory that restored Iranian influence and secured a ceasefire in Lebanon, opponents say it strengthens Hezbollah and undermines efforts to weaken and disarm the group.

A Lebanese politician told Kan News the deal has even embarrassed President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam, who have pushed for dialogue with Israel and curbing Hezbollah’s power. He said his camp hopes the memorandum is only temporary, warning that a permanent agreement would be a disaster and allow Iran to further entrench its influence in Lebanon. @kaisos1987

Axios report: The Lebanese Embassy in Washington says a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah has been reached through U.S. mediation. Hezbollah agreed to a mutual cessation of attacks after communication between Lebanese President Ao...

Axios report: The Lebanese Embassy in Washington says a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah has been reached through U.S. mediation. Hezbollah agreed to a mutual cessation of attacks after communication between Lebanese President Aoun and Secretary of State Rubio. Trump then called Lebanon's U.S. ambassador to confirm Netanyahu had also agreed. Under the arrangement, Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs end in exchange for Hezbollah halting attacks on Israel, with the ceasefire later expanding to cover all Lebanese territory.