Joseph Aoun
Lebanese people want Israel ties, stronger government to oust Hezbollah, AMCD head says
Hajjar said that Israel and Lebanon had much to offer each other’s citizens, arguing that the misapplication of Lebanon’s 1955 anti-boycott law had created unnecessary barriers.
Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'
Why can't Beirut be trusted to deal with Hezbollah? - analysis
Lebanon must refuse Hezbollah’s demand to return seized explosives - editorial
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.
Christian Lebanon MP expresses support for negotiations with Israel to avoid border conflict
Samy Gemayel said he would back negotiations even if they required the involvement of President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing that the priority must be to end the war and preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty.
As Hezbollah rearms and Lebanon's government stalls, Israel looks to its North
BEHIND THE LINES: Although the IDF has greatly weakened Hezbollah, the Iranian terror proxy is replenishing and recruiting to combat disarmament efforts.
Hezbollah says will support Lebanese army, has 'legitimate right to resist' Israel
"We affirm our legitimate right to resist occupation and aggression and to stand by our army and our people to protect the sovereignty of our country," Hezbollah said.
