Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addressed the nation following a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which halted Israeli attacks that began on March 2nd after Hezbollah fired at Israel. Aoun stated that Lebanon would no longer be a pawn in regional conflicts and emphasized the transition towards permanent agreements that protect Lebanese sovereignty and rights. He expressed gratitude to figures like Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia for their assistance in achieving the ceasefire. Aoun affirmed that any future agreements would not compromise Lebanon's land or rights, emphasizing the goal of ending Israeli aggression, securing Israeli withdrawal, and enabling the return of displaced Lebanese citizens. Direct talks between Lebanon and Israel had recently taken place in Washington.
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AI-ExtractedLebanon was no longer “a pawn in anyone’s game, nor an arena for anyone’s wars, and we never will be again”.
Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks in decades in Washington.
More than 2,200 people died and more than a million were displaced.
Israeli attacks began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired at Israel.
Lebanon and Israel announced a 10-day ceasefire.
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