UN reiterates ‘ceasefire’ deal in Lebanon must ‘not be ignored’
UN chief Guterres’s spokesman has been asked whether the global body believes a ceasefire is in place in Lebanon amid deadly Israeli attacks and return fire from Hezbollah. – “There…
Israeli, Lebanese delegations arrive at US State Department for talks
All the delegations have arrived at the US State Department on the second day of US-sponsored negotiations. https://aje.news/2nji40?update=4575359
Brussels Weighs New Lebanon Security Mission as UNIFIL Era Fades
The European Union is quietly preparing for what may become one of the biggest security transitions in the eastern Mediterranean since the 2006 Lebanon war. Behind the diplomatic language coming…
Hezbollah chief says giving up weapons not part of Israel talks
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the Lebanese group’s weapons arsenal isn’t part of the negotiations with Israel and is an internal matter for Lebanon. – “We will not abandon the…
Israeli strikes have killed 380 in Lebanon since truce: Health ministry
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 380 people since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war began on April 17, Lebanon’s health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. – A ministry official…
Carney Reaffirms Support for Lebanon After Call with Joseph Aoun
Canada stands in solidarity with the Lebanese people and Lebanese territorial integrity. I spoke with President Aoun earlier and condemned Israel’s illegal invasion and Hezbollah’s continued attacks on Israel. I…
Lebanon wants to ‘solidify’ ceasefire before negotiations with Israel
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says Lebanon wants to “solidify” the ceasefire ahead of the next round of negotiations with Israel. – “If Israeli attacks continue, the first item on the…
Lebanon’s FM affirms Beirut will engage in direct talks with Israel
Lebanon has decided to “engage in direct negotiations” with Israel with the aim of reaching a “permanent ceasefire and ensuring the complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories”, Foreign Minister Youssef…
Lebanese president: A ceasefire is necessary ‘first step’ for negotiations with Israel
President Joseph Aoun’s office has updated the government’s position on the war in Lebanon and future negotiations with Israel. – “We informed the American side conducting the efforts – appreciated…
Disarming Hezbollah cannot happen overnight: Lebanese MP
Disarming Hezbollah after three decades of institutional neglect of the Lebanese armed forces will not happen overnight, independent Lebanese MP Najat Aoun Saliba has warned. – She added that the…