Summary
A United Nations Security Council delegation visited Lebanon to discuss tensions with Israel and the planned disarmament of Hezbollah after recent Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun urged the delegation to pressure Israel to adhere to a ceasefire agreement and withdraw from occupied areas. Talks between Lebanon and Israel have shown possible progress, but Israeli military actions continue despite the ceasefire.
Key Facts
- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with a UN Security Council team about tensions with Israel.
- President Aoun wants the UN to pressure Israel to follow a November 2024 ceasefire and leave occupied areas in southern Lebanon.
- The UN team plans to meet several Lebanese officials and tour southern Lebanon to understand the situation.
- Lebanon and Israel began direct talks for the first time in decades, overseen by the U.S.
- Despite the 2024 ceasefire, Israel conducted attacks in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah as their target.
- Lebanese officials emphasize negotiations as the only solution, with disarming Hezbollah a critical part of the plan.
- Israel holds positions in Lebanon and has conducted attacks that killed over 300 people, defying the ceasefire conditions.
