Joseph Aoun & United States — United States Department of State

Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, decided to pursue the talks despite internal divisions and stated that a security agreement and halt to Israeli attacks are prerequisites for a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State confirmed the start and schedule of the talks, indicating its role in facilitating the mediation.

Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's President, has sought Hezbollah's peaceful disarmament since last year and banned the group's military activities.

United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State referred to an interview where Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Israel's right to defend itself and the US urging for proportional responses.