Joseph Aoun
Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Lebanon Following Historic First Direct Talks in Decades
Dec 05, 2025 04:15 am CST
Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons facilities, just one day after historic first direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives. Despite a 2024 ceasefire agreement, tensions remain high as both sides navigate complex diplomatic waters while military actions continue. President Joseph Aoun announced further negotiations will begin December 19, though officials emphasize these discussions focus only on implementing the truce, not broader peace talks.
Israel Targets Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Beirut Strike: 5 Dead, 28 Injured
Nov 24, 2025 12:22 am CST
Israel conducted a precision air strike targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing five people and injuring 28. The attack, ordered directly by Prime Minister Netanyahu, marks Israel's first strike in Beirut in months and what Hezbollah officials called "crossing a new red line." Israeli officials affirmed their determination to prevent Hezbollah's rearmament despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
Israel Warns of Intensifying Attacks as Hezbollah Attempts to Rearm in Lebanon
Nov 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Israel signals potential escalation of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu accusing the militant group of rearming despite the November 2024 ceasefire. Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that enforcement will intensify as Israel maintains its right to self-defense while urging the Lebanese government to fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah.
Israel's Airstrikes in Lebanon Continue Despite Ceasefire: Lebanese President Condemns Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
Oct 12, 2025 02:33 am CST
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on civilian sites in southern Lebanon that killed at least two people, despite a November ceasefire agreement. The attacks targeted Al-Msayleh area, destroying over 300 vehicles, with Israel claiming they struck Hezbollah infrastructure. The escalation comes just one day after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza, raising concerns about Israel expanding its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
US Approves $230 Million Security Funding for Lebanon Amid Efforts to Disarm Hezbollah
Oct 03, 2025 09:05 am CST
The Trump administration has released $230 million in security funding to Lebanon, with $190 million allocated to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to Internal Security Forces. This significant financial support comes as Lebanese authorities work to implement a plan ensuring all weapons in the country will be under government control by year-end, despite Hezbollah's continued resistance to disarmament following its devastating conflict with Israel.