Aoun accuses Israel of refusing to implement agreement

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has criticized Israel for its unwillingness to adhere to a recent agreement, according to a report from his office. During a meeting with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas in Beirut, Aoun called for diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict with Israel. He stressed that "negotiation is an alternative to war and agreement is the only means to end the state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel."

The Lebanese army is actively enforcing the terms of the "Framework Agreement" in the areas it occupies south of the Litani River, Aoun stated. However, Israel has continued to refuse to implement the provisions of the agreement. Aoun also highlighted the "interconnection between Lebanon’s stability and the stability of Europe and the region."

The European Commission's Vice President, Kallas, indicated that the EU is prepared to offer necessary support to Lebanon. This assistance would primarily benefit the army, Internal Security Forces, and entities involved in social and humanitarian matters. The ceasefire that halted the most intense fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah remains precarious. Despite this, Israel persists in violating the truce and occupying segments of southern Lebanon.