Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
Summary
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked Greece to help enforce a U.S.-made agreement with Israel that aims to stop fighting and end Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon. Greece expressed support for Lebanon’s independence and peace efforts while Lebanon continues to seek ways to end conflict with Israel and the armed group Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in June to stop hostilities, disarm Hezbollah, and have the Lebanese army take control of southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah has rejected the deal unless Israel first withdraws from Lebanese land.
- Israel has carried out air strikes and demolitions in southern Lebanon, causing many deaths and injuries.
- President Aoun met Greek President Constantine Tassoulas in Athens to request Greek help enforcing the agreement.
- Greece supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and efforts to reduce tensions with Israel.
- Lebanon and Israel held a seventh round of U.S.-mediated talks recently, with the next round planned for September.
- Despite talks, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon increased during negotiations.
- Aoun said the agreement needs cooperation from both Israel and Lebanon to work effectively.
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