Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged to do the 'impossible' to prevent further conflict with Israel following failed ceasefire negotiations. Despite a truce extension, violence continues as both Israeli forces and Hezbollah engage in military actions. Aoun outlined a framework for negotiations that includes an Israeli withdrawal and economic aid for Lebanon.
- ▪Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated he will do the 'impossible' to stop the war with Israel.
- ▪The ceasefire, which began on April 17, has not halted ongoing violence between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
- ▪Israeli military actions have resulted in over 2,900 deaths in Lebanon since the war began, with more than 400 fatalities since the ceasefire.
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Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with IsraelSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke billows following an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese village of Choukine, on May 18. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 18, 2026, 09:52 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 09:52 PMBEIRUT - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on May 18 that he would do the “impossible” in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting.Mr Aoun’s comments came as the Israeli army carried out a series of strikes in south Lebanon, while Hezbollah said it had struck a military target in northern Israel.Since the start of the ceasefire on April 17, Israel has continued to launch strikes, carry out demolitions and…
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