Lebanese president makes appeal to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
Aoun said he would not meet Netanyahu before reaching an agreement to end the war
June 08, 2026 17:52
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare public appeal to the Israeli government and people in an interview with CNN aired on Monday, saying a military solution “will never provide you with security and safety” for the people in northern Israel.
“We are ready, we are willing, we are committed. Are you? If you are, let’s sit and talk,” said Aoun.
