Lebanese president rejects Israeli occupation, foreign tutelage as new round of US talks begins (opens original article in a new tab)

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects Israeli occupation and foreign tutelage during new US-mediated Lebanon-Israel talks, while Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal and criticizes international actors for unfulfilled ceasefire commitments. US officials express support for ceasefire efforts in Lebanon.

• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects Israeli occupation and foreign influence during new US-led Lebanon-Israel talks
• US officials express support for ceasefire efforts in Lebanon amid ongoing negotiations
• Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories and criticizes international failure to uphold ceasefire commitments
• Aoun calls for full restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty over all its territory