World · 17 April 2026

Aoun rules out Hezbollah at Lebanon-Israel talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said direct talks with Israel would be conducted by 'the Lebanese authority alone,' implying Hezbollah would not be included. He said an 'essential step' to consolidating the ceasefire would be the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. PM Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, insisting Hezbollah must be dismantled.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 April 2026 at 12:05

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