Joseph Aoun
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Joseph Aoun, translated into English and compared across sources. 41 recent stories.
Israeli officials: Israel may hand over southern Lebanon territory to Lebanese army
Israeli officials say Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan to transfer territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese army, with the Lebanese forces to be US-trained…
Israel and Lebanon Split Over How to Begin a Withdrawal
Israel and Lebanon resumed talks in Washington, but disagree sharply on how any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon would begin. Israel wants step by step Lebanese army actio…
Israel Prepares for Limited Withdrawal from South Lebanon Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks
Israel and Lebanon began a fifth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington, with reports that Israel is preparing for a limited pullback from southern Lebanon. Netanyahu insists…
Lebanon's President and U.S. Officials Discuss Ceasefire Oversight and State Authority
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the Switzerland talks and a proposed American-…
Report: Qatar Could Mediate Between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah
Israeli and Arab reports say Qatar may join U.S.-backed efforts to mediate between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed help to end the war but r…
Lebanese President Says Beirut Will Accept Nothing Less Than End of Israeli Presence in the South
At the opening of a new round of talks, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon will accept nothing less than an end to the “Israeli occupation” in southern Lebanon. He called…
Report: Lebanon Talks May Include Ron Arad’s Remains and Hezbollah Prisoners
Lebanese media reported that upcoming Israel-Lebanon contacts may discuss exchanging Hezbollah prisoners for Ron Arad’s remains. The report comes amid continued border tension, re…
U.S. Lebanon Move Gives Iran and Qatar a Role, Drawing Israeli Alarm
An Israeli commentator warns that a new U.S.-backed Lebanon mechanism gives Iran and Qatar legitimacy instead of restraining them. He says Israel has reacted too quietly to a move…
Trump Signals Lebanon Dispute Can Be Settled Quickly as New U.S.-Brokered Talks Open
A new round of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks is opening in Washington, with Lebanon pressing for a reinforced ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Trump said the issue will be s…
Israel Sets Conditions for Any Withdrawal From South Lebanon
Israel is expected to resume US-mediated talks with Lebanon on Tuesday while setting strict conditions for any withdrawal from South Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only…
New Lebanon ceasefire mechanism excludes Israel and brings in Qatar, Iran and Pakistan
Qatar and Pakistan have announced a new Lebanon ceasefire mechanism that excludes Israel and adds Iran and Pakistan. Israel says its military freedom of action in southern Lebanon…
Israeli source says Iranian officers are directing fighting in southern Lebanon
An Israeli source and a senior IDF officer said Iranian officers are helping direct fighting in southern Lebanon, making the area strategically vital for Tehran and Hezbollah. Sep…
Iran Welcomes New Lebanon Ceasefire Cell as Israel Is Left Out
Iran says it is directly involved in a new Lebanon ceasefire and de-escalation mechanism, while Israel is left out of the direct format. The move comes as the existing November 20…
Israel Weighs Limited Pullbacks in South Lebanon Ahead of Washington Talks
Israel is weighing limited troop pullbacks from southern Lebanon, including the Beaufort area, ahead of Tuesday’s Washington talks with Lebanon. Israeli officials say the yellow l…
IDF Finds Hezbollah Tunnel with Drones and Missiles Deep in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said it found and destroyed a 200-meter Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zun, southern Lebanon, packed with launch shafts, rooms, weapons, and drones. It also reported killing m…
IDF chief in south Lebanon says ceasefire is fragile and Hezbollah is weakened
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in southern Lebanon that the ceasefire with Hezbollah is fragile and that the army must stay ready to resume fighting. He and Defense Minister I…
Israeli reserve brigadier says no ceasefire exists in Lebanon fighting
Erez Wiener said Israel is still fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and that no ceasefire is in force. He described Israel’s battlefield and diplomatic goals as pushing Hezbol…
Five Steps the Writer Says Could Pull Israel Out of a Strategic Low Point
An Israeli opinion piece says the country is in a severe strategic and moral low point and needs a new Lebanon strategy. It urges coordination with Donald Trump, pressure on Iran…
Israel-Lebanon Talks to Focus on Phased IDF Withdrawal, New Battle Deaths Announced
Israel and Lebanon are preparing a Tuesday-to-Thursday round of negotiations on a phased IDF withdrawal, pilot zones, and Lebanese Army deployment. Separately, the IDF announced m…
US and Iran begin Swiss talks as Lebanon ceasefire moves to the top of the agenda
US and Iranian officials began mediated talks in Switzerland, with Lebanon’s war and a ceasefire at the center of the agenda. The meeting was delayed from Friday after Israeli str…
U.S. Pushes Pilot Arms-Free Zones in South Lebanon as Talks Resume
The U.S. is set to host a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington on the 23rd. The central proposal is to establish pilot weapons-free zones in southern Lebanon, but the…
Analyst Says U.S.-Iran Understanding Strengthens Hezbollah in Lebanon
Arab affairs analyst Roi Kais said a U.S.-Iran memorandum that includes Lebanon in a ceasefire framework strengthens Hezbollah and Iran. He argued it undermines Lebanon’s state in…
Ceasefire in Lebanon Holds for Now as U.S.-Iran Talks Are Delayed
Israel and Hezbollah renewed a ceasefire after deadly fighting in southern Lebanon killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. The escalation delayed planned U…
US to host Israel-Lebanon talks next week as Rubio urges Hezbollah disarmament
Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the ceasefire and US support for Beirut. Washington said the next Israel-Lebanon meeting in Washington will take place…
Lebanon’s President Condemns Israeli Escalation as Undermining War-Ending Efforts
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Beqaa and southern Lebanon. He said the attacks, killings, and destruction undermine efforts to end the war…
IDF Sets New Rules in Lebanon as Ceasefire Tensions Persist
The article says Hezbollah has been severely weakened, but it can still disrupt northern Israel and fight a guerrilla campaign in Lebanon. It outlines new IDF rules approved for s…
Report: Iran Pledges More Financial Support to Hezbollah After US Deal
Iran has reportedly promised Hezbollah more money if frozen Iranian assets are released under a new US-linked memorandum. The report says the boost could help Hezbollah after rece…
Hezbollah Leader Ties Ashura Symbolism to Refusal to Disarm
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech Wednesday to blend Shiite religious symbolism with hard-line political demands. He rejected disarmament, called for a full Israe…
Hezbollah Leader Hails Deal as an Iranian Victory and Signals Openness to Lebanon Talks
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem praised the latest agreement as an Iranian victory and said Israel had failed to defeat his group. He also called on Lebanon's president and political…
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Start as Early as Tonight, Warns Talks Could Collapse in 60 Days
Trump said U.S.-Iran talks may accelerate an agreement into force tonight, while warning that if it does not progress within 60 days, bombing could resume. He made a series of rem…
Lebanese Doubts Grow Over Iran's Ability to Force an Israeli Pullout
Israel said its air force destroyed a launcher in southern Lebanon after rockets were fired at an IDF force. Meanwhile, Hezbollah, Lebanese rivals, and state leaders are debating…
Lebanon Split Over Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Deal as Hezbollah Claims Victory
Lebanon’s leaders and factions are split over the Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal, with Hezbollah calling it a victory and its rivals warning it strengthens the group. Prime Minister Naw…
Iran Deal Could Release Billions, Raising Alarm in Lebanon and the Gulf
The United States and Iran are nearing a new agreement that could free billions of dollars for Tehran and extend a Lebanon ceasefire without curbing Hezbollah. The deal has trigge…
Trump Says Iran Deal Is Signed, No Nuclear Weapons for Tehran
Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that bars Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Friday…
Hezbollah Tries to Shore Up Shia Support as Lebanese Political Fight Intensifies
Hezbollah is intensifying attacks on President Joseph Aoun as Lebanon debates state control over weapons and talks with Israel. The group is trying to defend its armed role and de…
Former Israeli Security Chief Says U.S.-Iran Framework Grants Tehran a Lifeline
Meir Ben Shabbat said the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is only an interim deal that strengthens Tehran and weakens U.S. leverage. He warned that including Lebanon hel…
Report Says Hezbollah Has Deep Ties Inside the Lebanese Army
A News 14 investigation says Hezbollah has extensive ties inside the Lebanese Army, despite continued US support for the force. The report cites testimony, video and analysts sayi…
Senior Lebanese Official Accuses Iran of Using Hezbollah Against the President
A senior Lebanese official said Hezbollah is taking instructions from Iran to incite against President Joseph Aoun, while Lebanon seeks an agreement with Israel. The official said…
Lebanon’s Leadership Accuses Iran of Using the Country as a Bargaining Chip
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Iran of using Lebanon as leverage in talks with the United States, while President Joseph Aoun said the people of Israel and Lebanon sh…
U.S. Advances New Ceasefire Plan Between Israel and Lebanon
The United States is promoting a new ceasefire plan in which Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel, and Israel would avoid escalating in Beirut. Marco Rubio has discussed the pro…
Israeli Women Respond to Lebanon's President: We Choose Peace Over Endless War
More than 1,250 Israeli women and nine civil society groups sent Lebanese President Joseph Aoun an open letter responding to his appeal to Israelis. They said peace between Israel…