Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the government’s plan to restrict weapons to the authority of the state will be implemented when security conditions allow, emphasizing that the policy will follow the strategy prepared by the Lebanese Army command.
Aoun reaffirmed that Lebanon remains fully committed to the ceasefire framework agreed upon in November 2024, which aims to preserve stability in the country. In return, he said Israel must halt its attacks across Lebanese territory, including strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa region.
The president also stressed that any attempts to target or undermine the Lebanese Army or its leadership are unacceptable, warning that such actions could weaken state institutions and align with efforts aimed at dragging Lebanon into the wider regional war. He emphasized that most Lebanese citizens reject further conflict and believe that only the state should decide matters of war and peace.
Aoun added that Lebanon has informed major international powers and the United Nations of its readiness to resume negotiations and discuss security arrangements needed to halt the ongoing escalation.
During the meeting, the ambassadors of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway expressed solidarity with Lebanon and confirmed their countries’ willingness to provide assistance to Lebanese civilians displaced by the recent fighting.
