Lebanese president makes appeal to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
- We are ready, we are willing, we are committed. Are you
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Israel to pursue a non-military solution, stating it's the only path to security and expressing readiness for talks on a non-aggression pact.
- Lebanese President Aoun's appeal to Israel.
- The call for a non-military solution.
- Conditions for a non-aggression pact.
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare public appeal to the Israeli government and people in an interview with CNN aired on Monday, saying a military solution “will never provide you with security and safety” for the people in northern Israel.
“We are ready, we are willing, we are committed. Are you? If you are, let’s sit and talk,” said Aoun.
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He said he would not meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before reaching an agreement to end the war, which he said would be a non-aggression pact and not a full peace deal.
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