Joseph Aoun
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
At least six killed, others trapped under rubble, after residential building collapses in Lebanon
Lebanese army chief meets US counterparts to boost military support
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.
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.
