Lebanon’s president urges US, France to pressure Israel to end violations

Joseph Aoun condemns the Israeli attack on Beirut and calls on the U.S. and France to “assume their responsibility” as the sponsors of the ceasefire in Lebanon and tell Israel to end its violations of the deal.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon’s upcoming elections: Will the Resistance rise or retreat?

SOUTH LEBANON — Amidst the escalating tensions resulting from Operation Al Aqsa Flood, Lebanon is preparing for the municipal elections scheduled for next month, and based on their results, for next year’s parliamentary elections.

Aoun says sensitive issues in Lebanon should be handled carefully

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he will not be rushed to disarm Hezbollah under unfavorable circumstances as the Israeli military continues to launch deadly air strikes on the country in violation of a November ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Aoun’s statements cause diplomatic crisis with Baghdad

BEIRUT — During an interview with the Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (New Arab), Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said, “We will not replicate the experience of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in absorbing Hezbollah into the [Lebanese] army, nor will it be an independent unit within this army,” stressing that “the decision was made to restrict arms to the state.”

Lebanese president meets US envoy to discuss southern Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the latest developments in southern Lebanon during his meeting on Saturday with Deputy US Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus.

President blasts Israel for trying to drag Lebanon into new 'cycle of violence'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has denounced “the attempts to drag Lebanon anew into the cycle of violence,” after at least two civilians were killed when Israeli military aircraft carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon in a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement with the Arab country.