Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated Tuesday that Lebanon will not tolerate any Israeli military presence on its soil, vowing not to allow 'even one centimeter' or a single soldier to remain, according to a report from N12. Aoun acknowledged progress in negotiations since the framework agreement and noted a decrease in Israeli strikes, but drew a firm red line on territorial sovereignty.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun sharpened his public stance on territorial sovereignty Tuesday, declaring that Lebanon will not permit a single Israeli soldier or 'even one centimeter' of its territory to remain under Israeli control, according to a report from N12. The remarks come just minutes after an earlier statement in which Aoun acknowledged progress in negotiations and noted a decline in Israeli strikes since the framework agreement was signed, as The Zioneer reported at 13:34.
Aoun's hardening of the red line — from a general 'no territorial cession' to an explicit rejection of any military footprint — reflects the domestic political pressures he faces, including from Hezbollah, as diplomatic talks continue under the US-brokered framework. The president has previously welcomed progress in talks, as The Zioneer has reported, but the latest comments suggest he is emphasizing an uncompromising position for internal audiences.
Israeli officials have not yet responded to Aoun's statement. The framework agreement, which includes provisions for an IDF withdrawal, remains under negotiation.
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