Lebanese President Aoun defends Israel peace framework, urges alternatives to war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has defended a recently signed framework agreement with Israel, brokered by the United States, which aims to combat Hezbollah. During a meeting with journalists, Aoun challenged critics to propose an alternative solution for Lebanon's ongoing conflicts.

"I am telling you that I am not in love with Israel, but give me another solution, whatever it may be," Aoun stated, as reported by the Lebanese television network Al-Jadeed. He further urged those opposing the framework to present any agreement that could extricate Lebanon from its wars.

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I am telling you that I am not in love with Israel, but give me another solution, whatever it may be.

The trilateral agreement, signed after US-mediated talks in Washington, details a structured process for disarming Hezbollah and dismantling its infrastructure. The US State Department indicated that Israeli forces would withdraw once the threat posed by Hezbollah is removed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel would remain in a designated security zone in southern Lebanon while the Lebanese army works to disarm the group and establish control.

Under the deal, Israel will withdraw from two areas that will be handed over to the Lebanese army. These zones will serve as pilot areas for implementing disarmament plans. A US-facilitated Military Coordination Group for Lebanon has also been established to oversee the agreement's implementation.

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I am telling those who oppose this framework that I am waiting for any solution or agreement that will get us out of wars.