Israel's Herzog extends peace offer, Lebanon presidency specifics unclear

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in Arabic while visiting the north: "I extend a hand of peace to the President of Lebanon and the Lebanese people." The source material refers to a 'President of Lebanon,' a title that is currently vacant, without naming an individual. Herzog urged the addressee to denounce Hezbollah and Iran to safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty, as previously reported by Israeli media.

5 developments

1. 17:11 · 10 JunLatest

   Herzog specifically urged President Aoun and Lebanese citizens to oppose Hezbollah and Iran.

2. 14:28 · 10 Jun

   Herzog specifically addressed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun with a direct peace offer.

3. 14:27 · 10 Jun

   Herzog delivered the address in Arabic during a visit to northern Israel.

• Strong14:28 · 29 JunPresident Herzog calls on EU to back Israel-Lebanon agreement, urges Lebanon to reject Hezbollah
• Developing16:41 · 10 JunHerzog says in Arabic: if you make peace and dismantle Hezbollah, I may consider pardoning Netanyahu
• Developing07:56 · 7 JunLebanese president's anti-Hezbollah speech called historic by analyst
• Strong15:07 · 21 JunPresident Herzog tells Fox News: 'How can you talk peace when Hezbollah hijacked Lebanon?'

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