Lebanon’s Aoun says Israel talks independent of US-Iran deal
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country’s negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and separate their conflict […]
US ambassador says Lebanon Israel talks to resume in Washington
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): American ambassador Michel Issa met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday to discuss the course of negotiations and efforts aimed at ending Lebanon’s current crisis. Speaking after the meeting, Issa said he conveyed Washington’s appreciation for positions recently expressed by Aoun in a televised interview, describing them as important in advancing the negotiation process. […]
Iran FM urges Lebanon president to save country from ‘real foe’
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged on Saturday Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, who had criticized Tehran for interfering in his country, to save Lebanon from its “real foe.” “Based on Mr. Aoun’s comments, one would think it’s Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily […]
Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that he would do the “impossible” in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting. Aoun’s comments came as the Israeli army carried out a series of strikes in south Lebanon, while Hezbollah said it […]
Lebanese president meets delegation chief ahead of direct Israel talks
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday met with veteran diplomat Simon Karam, the head of the delegation headed to Washington for planned talks with Israel next week. Lebanon and Israel’s US ambassadors had previously met twice in Washington over the past weeks, in an attempt to end the war that started when Hezbollah drew […]
Lebanon president accuses Hezbollah of working to ‘collapse’ state
BEIRUT, Lebanon(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working to “collapse” the state and expressed Beirut’s readiness for “direct negotiations” with Israel, drawing the backing of his Syrian counterpart for his goal of disarming the Iran-backed group. Lashing out at Hezbollah over its March 2 attack against Israel, which has drawn a […]
Oman and Lebanon call for full Israeli withdrawal, urge end to attacks
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and his Omani counterpart Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Wednesday made a joint call for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory and a full withdrawal from all occupied Arab lands, warning that continued violations pose a direct threat to regional stability. The statement came during a high-level […]
Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon’s efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): During talks in Amman on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah of Jordan reaffirmed his country’s “support to Lebanon in its efforts to preserve its security, stability, sovereignty and territorial unity.” The two leaders also emphasized “the importance of preserving security and stability in Syria, which will help facilitate the voluntary and […]
Lebanese and Egyptian presidents discuss regional challenges
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed regional challenges and the strengthening of ties with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo on Monday. El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s strong support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability, condemning ongoing Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, according to the official National News Agency. Aoun confirmed Lebanon’s full […]
Lebanese president heading to France on first Europe visit since election
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits France on Friday, his first trip to a European country since his January election and as Paris pushes Beirut for long-demanded political and economic reforms. He is due to meet President Emmanuel Macron, who on a visit to Beirut days after Aoun’s appointment said France would hold an international […]
