Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
Summary
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has asked the United States to continue supporting Lebanon after a new agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which was helped by the US. The deal aims to end conflict in southern Lebanon, but fighting and attacks are still happening in the area.Key Facts
- President Aoun sent a message to President Donald Trump, asking the US to stand by Lebanon’s rights, institutions, army, and people.
- Lebanon and Israel signed a US-backed agreement to try to end conflict with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- The deal includes steps for Hezbollah to disarm, Israel to gradually leave southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army to take control in some areas.
- Hezbollah rejected the agreement because it does not set a date for Israel’s withdrawal.
- Fighting began on March 2 after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel; Israel responded with air and ground attacks in southern Lebanon.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports more than 4,300 people killed and over 12,000 wounded since March 2.
- Around 400,000 displaced people have returned to southern Lebanon, with plans to help more return or relocate through housing and rent aid.
- Israeli forces reported killing an armed fighter in southern Lebanon during recent clashes.
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