Lebanon's president said negotiations do not constitute surrender but are the least-cost route to prevent war with Israel. He said Israel did not "assist" in enforcing the ceasefire, and that disarming southern areas will take time as the Lebanese army carries out its duties.

2026-06-01

Lebanon's president said negotiations do not constitute surrender but are the least-cost route to prevent war with Israel. He said Israel did not "assist" in enforcing the ceasefire, and that disarming southern areas will take time as the Lebanese army carries out its duties.