lebanon and israel

Beirut, July 1 (SANA)Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed efforts to end the escalation in Lebanon during a phone call on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The two leaders reviewed developments in Lebanon and the wider region, including efforts to implement a framework agreement reached following Lebanese-U.S.-Israeli negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the recent escalation. Mitsotakis expressed Greece’s support f…

One of the distinguishing features of our NATO Ankara Summit is its emphasis on defense industry cooperation. At the NATO Defense Industry Forum, which we will organize as part of the summit, we will exhibit our advanced products and discuss measures that will make this cooperation much more effective. Our allies and guests will have seen the significant progress Turkey has made in the field of defense industry in a short time. We will also evaluate global and regional developments, especially U…

Cairo, June 27 (SANA)Arab LeagueSecretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel under US mediation, describing it as an important step toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty and securing a full Israeli withdrawal fromsouthern Lebanon. In a statement published on X on Saturday, the Arab League said Aboul Gheit made the remarks during a phone call with Lebanese Prime MinisterNawaf Salam. Secretary-General welcomes framework agreement between#…

Washington, June 27 (SANA)–Lebanese Embassy in Washingtonannounced that the trilateral framework agreement reached on Friday between Lebanon, theUnited States and Israelincludes anIsraeli withdrawalfrom two pilot areas in Lebanon, to take place alongside the deployment of the Lebanese Army and the disarmament of armed groups operating outside state authority. The embassy said in a statement on Saturday quoted by Lebanon’s National News Agency that the initial measures represent a first step tow…

From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Statement from Minister McEntee regarding the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel - 27/06/2026 I welcome the framework agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel, facilitated by the United States. I hope this first step can lead to an end to hostilities by all sides, enable access for much-needed humanitarian assistance, and pave the way to a lasting peace. Hezbollah must cease its attacks on Israel and commit to disarm. Israel must c…

Beirut, June 26 (SANA)Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability on Friday, saying it reflected the longstanding ties between Lebanon and the Gulf states.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun welcomed the GCC’s call for the Lebanese state to exercise full sovereignty over its territory and for all weapons to remain under the authority of legitimate state institutions, in accordance with the constitution and r…