Joseph Aoun
Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report
Sheibani originally served as Iran's ambassador to Lebanon in the early 2000s, then was reappointed to the role in February, before the persona non grata designation.
Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war - opinion
Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity
IDF kills 11 in southern Lebanon after three Israeli soldiers seriously wounded in Hezbollah attack
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun calls for new ceasefire with Israel, vows to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s proposed initiative included a request to establish a “complete ceasefire” with Israel and a plea for logistical support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Netanyahu meets with Macron, Lebanese officials, to discuss Hezbollah attacks
French President Macron reaffirmed the need for Hezbollah to immediately cease attacks and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to send soldiers on a ground offensive
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
Hezbollah does not oppose a parallel political negotiation with the US aimed at a security agreement with Lebanon, sources told Al Akhbar, alongside efforts to disarm the group south of the Litani.
At least six killed, others trapped under rubble, after residential building collapses in Lebanon
Abdel Hamid Karimeh, the head of the municipal council, speaking at a press conference in Tripoli, did not say how many people might still be trapped under debris.
Lebanese army chief meets US counterparts to boost military support
Lebanon’s army chief, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, met US officials this week to strengthen military support and discuss efforts to disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
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.
