Lebanese president calls for negotiations with Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday called for renewed negotiations with Israel, emphasizing that a cessation of military operations is necessary before dialogue can begin.



"We hope to reach a time when Israel will stop its military actions against Lebanon so that the negotiation process can start," Aoun told the Association of Economic Journalists, according to a statement released by Lebanon's Presidency.



Recalling Lebanon's previous negotiations with Israel, which produced a maritime border agreement, Aoun suggested that a similar approach could resolve remaining issues.



Aoun also mentioned the country's engagements with Syria, including his meetings with Syrian leaders, emphasizing cooperation, mutual respect, and coordination on security and economic issues between the two sides.