Lebanon president: Israel deal first step to restoring sovereignty
Joseph Aoun says agreement will enable Lebanese “to return to their fully liberated lands"
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the accord “aims to achieve Israel’s withdrawal from all Lebanese territory"
June 26, 2026 20:10
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a deal signed with Israel on Friday was a first step toward fully restoring his country’s sovereignty after the latest war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah.












