Joseph Aoun

Ahead of talks

Lebanese President demands 'non-negotiable' Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun says an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is non-negotiable.

Ahead of Washington talks

Lebanese President urges US to halt Israeli operations

President Joseph Aoun urges US to pressure Israel as Lebanon prepares for direct talks in Washington later this week.

Despite Aoun’s hesitation

US urges direct Lebanon-Israel engagement

US once again reiterates its backing for a Netanyahu-Aoun summit to reach peace.

Lebanese President:

'Meeting with Netanyahu is out of the question'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects meeting Netanyahu, citing the need for a security deal before such a meeting occurs.

US pressuring Lebanese president to meet Netanyahu

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire enacted at US President Donald Trump's personal request gives Lebanon 'the space and the opportunity' to hold negotiations, US Embassy in Beirut says.

US Beirut Embassy calls for direct Lebanon-Israel meeting

US Embassy in Beirut says that Lebanon stands at a critical crossroads and has a historic opportunity to reclaim its sovereignty and independence by pursuing direct engagement with Israel.

Lebanese President, Hezbollah leader accuse each other of treason

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends negotiations with Israel, accusing Hezbollah of dragging the country into war and rejecting claims of treason.

Lebanon promotes Israel talks, Aoun declines Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says talks with the US aim to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations with Israel toward ending the conflict.

'We are no longer a pawn'

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

President Aoun's proposal includes stopping Israeli strikes across the country and the collection of weapons in Hezbollah strongholds by the Lebanese army.

Macron to Netanyahu:

Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon

French president urges Hezbollah to halt attacks, calls on Israel to avoid ground offensive and return to ceasefire agreement.

Lebanese President warns:

Hezbollah rocket fire threatens Lebanon’s stability

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns rocket fire from Lebanese territory and warns against turning the country into a platform for outside wars.

Lebanese President:

'Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says the threat of renewed war with Israel has eased thanks to diplomatic efforts and a de-escalation mechanism, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

US lawmakers to Lebanon:

'Disarm Hezbollah without delay'

Bipartisan US lawmakers urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, warning that failure to act violates ceasefire commitments and risks renewed war under Iran-backed militia control.

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.

Lebanon:

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference

During a high-level meeting in Beirut, President Aoun told Iran's top security envoy that Lebanon's stability requires respect for sovereignty and rejection of sectarian ties.

Lebanon:

Abbas, Lebanese President reach agreement on Palestinian camps

Lebanese President and PA chairman announce agreement whereby Palestinian Arab factions will not use Lebanon as a launchpad for attacks against Israel, and unauthorized weapons will be removed from refugee camps.

Lebanese Pres:

'We're tired of others' wars, paid too heavy a price'

In meeting with Iranian officials, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his country has paid too high a price for the Palestinian cause.

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun approved the new government yesterday, in which Hezbollah's party gained five ministerial portfolios.

Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon

UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to "demonstrate renewed unity", calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.

ICJ head appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appoints Nawaf Salam, head of the International Court of Justice, as Prime Minister. Hezbollah does not endorse any candidate.

Lebanon elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

Aoun's rise to power indicates the end of a lengthy spell without a formal head of state amidst tensions between Hezbollah and other parties.

Lebanon's army chief vows to confront 'Israeli aggression'

General Joseph Aoun says his army will use every available means to confront Israeli aggression no matter the cost.

Lebanese army chief boycotts conference because of Eizenkot

Lebanon's chief of staff boycotts major conference of chiefs of staff in the U.S. due to attendance of IDF Chief of Staff.