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Lebanon Rules Out New Israel Talks Amid Withdrawal Demands
(MENAFN) currently pursuing another round of negotiations with Israel, while stressing that an Israeli withdrawal and the return of prisoners and displaced people remain key national demands.
“There are no new negotiations with Israel at present,” Aoun told reporters during a visit to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, where he was accompanied by Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal and senior security officials.
“The withdrawal, the return of prisoners and displaced people, and reconstruction are national principles that we pledge to implement,” he added.
The latest comments come after the next scheduled round of Israel-Lebanon discussions was postponed. Instead, the two countries’ ambassadors are expected to meet at the US State Department in Washington to review developments and the implementation of the June framework agreement.
Formal negotiations are now expected to resume in Rome in October, according to reports.
Lebanon and Israel launched direct talks at a US-sponsored meeting in Washington on April 14. Subsequent discussions focused on several outstanding issues, including the ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, border matters, as well as prisoners and missing people.
The two sides later reached a US-backed framework agreement in Washington on June 26. The arrangement calls for Israel to gradually withdraw from Lebanese territory while Lebanese military forces deploy in areas vacated by Israeli troops.
During his visit to Nabatieh, Aoun inspected government facilities that suffered extensive destruction during Israeli airstrikes. He also toured the Lebanese central bank building, which was destroyed during the bombardment.
The Lebanese president additionally visited Nabatieh Hospital, commending its personnel for maintaining medical services despite the difficult circumstances.
Official Lebanese figures indicate that Israeli attacks have killed nearly 4,400 people and wounded around 12,500 others since March 2.
Israel continues to hold several areas of southern Lebanon, including territory it has occupied for decades as well as additional locations seized during more recent military operations and conflicts.
“There are no new negotiations with Israel at present,” Aoun told reporters during a visit to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, where he was accompanied by Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal and senior security officials.
“The withdrawal, the return of prisoners and displaced people, and reconstruction are national principles that we pledge to implement,” he added.
The latest comments come after the next scheduled round of Israel-Lebanon discussions was postponed. Instead, the two countries’ ambassadors are expected to meet at the US State Department in Washington to review developments and the implementation of the June framework agreement.
Formal negotiations are now expected to resume in Rome in October, according to reports.
Lebanon and Israel launched direct talks at a US-sponsored meeting in Washington on April 14. Subsequent discussions focused on several outstanding issues, including the ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, border matters, as well as prisoners and missing people.
The two sides later reached a US-backed framework agreement in Washington on June 26. The arrangement calls for Israel to gradually withdraw from Lebanese territory while Lebanese military forces deploy in areas vacated by Israeli troops.
During his visit to Nabatieh, Aoun inspected government facilities that suffered extensive destruction during Israeli airstrikes. He also toured the Lebanese central bank building, which was destroyed during the bombardment.
The Lebanese president additionally visited Nabatieh Hospital, commending its personnel for maintaining medical services despite the difficult circumstances.
Official Lebanese figures indicate that Israeli attacks have killed nearly 4,400 people and wounded around 12,500 others since March 2.
Israel continues to hold several areas of southern Lebanon, including territory it has occupied for decades as well as additional locations seized during more recent military operations and conflicts.
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