Michel Aoun
Coverage of Michel Aoun in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
Lebanese leader Michel Aoun sent a congratulatory message to the US on Independence Day, urging the country to 'always stand beside' Lebanon and expressing hope for a 'new page of hope.'
- IDF says it hit Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as new Jerusalem-Beirut talks begin in DC
The IDF claims it targeted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, while the terror group alleges civilian casualties and a truce violation. Lebanon's Aoun expresses hope that Washington talks will be 'decisive' and demands a full IDF withdrawal.
- President says Lebanon faces ‘fateful choice’ over state authority
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned the country faces a critical choice between establishing state authority under the rule of law or remaining under militia control. Gebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, criticized Hezbollah's actions but blamed Israel for past conflicts and current tensions, as political divisions deepen and Israel issues displacement warnings in southern Lebanon.
- Lebanon’s Aoun urges Israel to pursue talks, not war; says he won’t meet Netanyahu until deal signed
Lebanese president Aoun urges Israel to pursue talks over war and refuses to meet Netanyahu until a deal is signed. He states any agreement would be a non-aggression pact, not a peace deal, with normalization of ties conditional on a Palestinian state.
- Rockets, drones trigger warnings in north after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal
IDF strikes in Lebanon killed at least five people as Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire proposal, with its leader condemning the talks as a 'farce'. Lebanese President Michel Aoun described the proposal as a 'last chance' for a comprehensive truce.
- Hezbollah drone hits Metula home amid wave of attacks, nobody hurt; ministers urge escalation
A Hezbollah drone attacked a home in Metula, Israel, with no injuries reported. Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Tally Gotliv (Smotrich) are calling for escalated military action against Hezbollah, while the IDF warns residents of 10 southern Lebanese towns to evacuate ahead of strikes. Lebanese President Michel Aoun insists on an Israeli withdrawal as 'non-negotiable.'