Lebanon seeks security deal with Israel to end hostility

According to reports, Aoun will attend a meeting hosted by President Emmanuel Macron and by King Abdullah II of Jordan to forge international alliances for Lebanese troops as they deploy across the country.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to AFP: Lebanon wants an agreement with Israel that paves the way for peace.He wants all weapons under army control only, disarming Hezbollah, without internal conflict.

Lebanon is also seeking a new force in the south to fill the gap when UNIFIL…In this connection, Aoun said: “ Whatever the nature of this force, that poses no problem for me: European, non-European, American, another United Nations force, Asian, or even a mix of European, Arab and Asian forces.”Aoun also asserted he wants a collateral agreement with Israel the establishment of cordial relations between two hostile nations and….

He further stated, this could be a preliminary agreement but we cannot fast track a peace accord.

Furthermore, Aoun stated Lebanon was determined to disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, and that the decision was not up for discussions.

Lebanon seeks security deal with Israel to end hostility: Key details September 16, 2026.