Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
Israel's military has targeted Al-Qard al-Hasan, a Hezbollah-affiliated financial institution in Beirut, while Lebanon urges direct negotiations to halt the escalating violence.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel under international sponsorship to end the ongoing escalation.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for a complete ceasefire with Israel and pledged that the Lebanese Armed Forces will disarm the Hezbollah militant group once the military receives adequate international support.
US special envoy to Lebanon, Tom Barrack, announced plans to discuss a long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel, following Beirut's endorsement of a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.
The U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called for talks between Lebanon and Israel to end the clashes between the Israeli army and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement that began Monday.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday
A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.
April 10, 2026 at 08:51 PMIsrael and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
April 15, 2026 at 02:15 PMLebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says - Reuters
Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says Reuters
April 9, 2026 at 04:19 PMIsrael and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
April 14, 2026 at 08:42 PMIsrael to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
April 9, 2026 at 08:47 PMLebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
April 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM