Lebanese President Urges US Support Amid Israeli Occupation
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the United States to stand by Lebanon after a US-brokered framework deal with Israel aimed at ending hostilities from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The deal, reached in Washington, mandates Hezbollah's disarmament, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese army deployment in two pilot areas. Hezbollah rejected the deal for lacking a withdrawal timetable. In a message to President Donald Trump for the US's 250th independence anniversary, Aoun urged continued US support for Lebanon's institutions, army, and people, expressing hope to turn the page on wars. The US embassy in Lebanon affirmed its support for the Lebanese people's future.
Key facts
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged US solidarity on Saturday.
- A US-backed framework deal with Israel aims to end hostilities after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
- The deal calls for Hezbollah's disarmament, gradual Israeli withdrawal, and Lebanese army deployment in two pilot areas.
- Hezbollah rejected the deal because it lacks a timetable for Israeli withdrawal.
- Aoun sent a congratulatory message to President Donald Trump for the US's 250th independence anniversary.
- Aoun expressed hope to turn the page on wars and open a new page of peace and stability.
- The US embassy in Lebanon said it stands with the Lebanese people for a brighter future.
- The deal was reached in Washington.
Entities
Institutions
- Hezbollah
- United States
- Lebanese Army
- US Embassy in Lebanon
Locations
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Washington
- Southern Lebanon