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Joseph Aoun & Hezbollah

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sought the peaceful disarmament of Hezbollah, while the militant group has actively opposed his diplomatic negotiations with Israel.

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Joseph Aoun: As the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun is a key figure in the proposed direct negotiations with Israel. He insists on a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks before any meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-backed group that has drawn Lebanon into the Middle East war and is rejecting direct negotiations with Israel, causing a rift within Lebanon. It has also engaged in clashes with Israeli soldiers.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Joseph Aoun: As the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, along with Nawaf Salam, has initiated high-level contacts with Israel. He stated that the timing is not right for a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, prioritizing a security agreement and a halt to Israeli attacks.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah triggered the war with Israel and continues to engage in hostilities, launching drones and rockets. It strongly objects to contacts between the Lebanese administration and Israel.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, has initiated high-level contacts with Israel and stated that a security agreement must precede any meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is the primary target of the Israeli strike, with one of its commanders, Ahmed Ali, reportedly killed. The group continues to engage in hostilities with Israel and objects to the Lebanese government's diplomatic contacts with Israel.
May 06, 2026 · 17 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, urgently called Emmanuel Macron to halt the anticipated widespread strikes, highlighting Lebanon's distress and plea for international help.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into Israel, escalating the conflict and drawing retaliatory strikes on Lebanon. The group's strong presence in Beirut's southern suburbs makes it a key target.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, continues to trade blows with Israel despite a ceasefire, and its disarmament is a key demand in peace talks.
May 14, 2026 · 12 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, stated that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before a landmark summit with Israel.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a Shia armed group and political movement backed by Iran, actively engaged in conflict with Israel. Its disarmament is a key demand from the United States and Lebanon for comprehensive peace.
May 14, 2026 · 25 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, condemned the Israeli strikes and sought diplomatic intervention from France to include Lebanon in any ceasefire.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah was the primary target of Israel's coordinated strikes in Lebanon. The group has stated it will not adhere to a ceasefire if Israel does not, and will not accept a return to the pre-March 2 status quo of daily Israeli attacks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, has called for a ceasefire and the opening of negotiations with Israel, stating that a ceasefire is the only viable solution.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is the primary target of Israeli military operations and the focus of disarmament efforts in negotiations with Lebanon. The group has rejected disarmament and direct negotiations with Israel while strikes continue, maintaining its military activities despite government bans.
Apr 09, 2026 · 22 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, is working on a diplomatic track for talks with Israel, which is being viewed positively by international actors.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-aligned armed group in Lebanon that Israel seeks to disarm. The group has rejected direct negotiations with Israel and continues military operations against Israeli forces.
Apr 09, 2026 · 14 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, announced that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin in Washington.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, is a target of Israeli attacks in Lebanon, creating a parallel conflict that complicates the US-Iran peace talks and regional stability.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, is facing criticism from Hezbollah and its allies for potentially engaging in direct talks with Israel, as proposed by Donald Trump.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is engaged in a war with Israel, firing rockets and using infrastructure in southern Lebanon, which Israel aims to dismantle. The group has also criticized potential talks between Lebanon and Israel.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, has engaged in discussions with Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and has expressed hope for a broader resolution.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon engaged in conflict with Israel. Its actions and the ongoing Israeli strikes against it are a point of contention in the broader peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, along with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has initiated high-level contacts with Israel, reflecting divisions within Lebanon regarding the conflict.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah suffered a significant blow with the killing of Malek Ballout, a senior commander of its elite Radwan Force, in an Israeli airstrike. This event further weakens Hezbollah's operational capabilities and leadership.
May 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's President, has sought Hezbollah's peaceful disarmament since last year and banned the group's military activities.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah has suffered significant casualties and political consequences due to its war with Israel, including displacement of its constituents and thousands of fighters killed. The group opposes direct talks between Lebanon and Israel and seeks to reverse its fortunes by aligning with Iran.
Apr 22, 2026 · 22 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, Lebanese President, stated that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks are necessary before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah has continued attacks despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, drawing Lebanon into the broader Middle East war and contributing to regional instability.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, called for Israel to realize that security comes through negotiations and to fully implement the ceasefire.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is engaged in a parallel war with Israel and has stated it will not abide by any agreements from direct Lebanon-Israel talks, complicating efforts for a broader peace accord.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, Lebanese President, is expected to meet with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war, leading to increased violence and calls for talks between Lebanese and Israeli leaders.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, called for a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks before any meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group, clashed with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, indicating a broader regional destabilization.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, along with Prime Minister Salam, tasked the Lebanese army with devising a plan to establish a state monopoly on arms.
Dec 20, 2025 · 6 articles
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Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, stated that Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel were 'illegal' and provided a pretext for Israeli retaliation.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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