Aoun: Israel Continues to Violate the Framework Agreement
Lebanese President “Joseph Aoun” said on Thursday that Israel continues to violate the framework agreement reached during the Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations in Washington, noting the continuation of shelling and the destruction of southern villages occupied by Israeli forces, in addition to the demolition of homes and property.
“Aoun” made the remarks while receiving Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation “Sjoerd Sjoerdsma,” with the two sides discussing the political and security situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as bilateral relations and ways to develop cooperation between the two countries.
The Lebanese president stressed that the Lebanese army is fully carrying out its duties in the areas where it has redeployed, considering claims to the contrary as attempts to undermine the military institution, cast doubt on its role and its commitment to the decisions of the political authorities, according to the National News Agency.
“Aoun” explained that the reconstruction of the south is the responsibility of the Lebanese state, but that carrying out this task remains linked to ending the Israeli occupation, stressing that the continued Israeli presence prevents the reconstruction process from moving forward as required.
Lebanon Insists on UNIFIL’s Continued Presence
Regarding the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, “UNIFIL,” “Aoun” reaffirmed his country’s commitment to maintaining its presence in the south, pointing to the role it plays in the region, particularly in supporting stability and assisting the Lebanese authorities.
He said that, if extending the UN force’s mission proves impossible, Lebanon would welcome any sister or friendly country willing to continue the tasks carried out by “UNIFIL,” particularly those involving support for the Lebanese army and residents of the south in humanitarian, social, health, and educational fields.
The Lebanese president noted that contacts are ongoing to reach a legal framework that would allow such an international presence in the south, ensuring continued support and preventing a vacuum after “UNIFIL’s” mission ends.
In the humanitarian context, the Lebanese Ministry of Health recently announced that the overall toll of the war had reached 4,353 killed and 12,323 wounded, at a time when the repercussions of the fighting continue to weigh heavily on large areas of the country.
As for the direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, no date has yet been set for the eighth round of talks, which is expected to be held in the Italian capital, Rome, while contacts regarding the negotiating track continue.
Tensions Continue Despite the Ceasefire
The tensions coincide with rapidly developing security and political developments, including a meeting held by Israeli Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu” on Tuesday at his office in Jerusalem with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon “Michel Issa” and U.S. Ambassador to Israel “Mike Huckabee.”
Israel launched a war on Lebanon beginning March 2, 2026, following the launch of missiles by “Hezbollah” toward northern Israel, in a move the group said was carried out as “revenge” for the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader “Ali Khamenei.”
During the war, Israeli forces took control of dozens of towns in southern Lebanon and continued airstrikes targeting large areas in the south and the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country, even after a ceasefire was announced on April 16. The ceasefire was then extended on April 23 for three weeks, before being extended again on May 15 for 45 days.
On June 20, it was announced that the ceasefire had led to a reduction in the frequency of Israeli attacks, alongside the continuation of negotiations between the two sides. However, Israeli shelling and demolition operations in southern towns did not stop completely, leaving the security and situation on the ground in the region under continued Lebanese and international monitoring.
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Author: Counselor Faisal Al-Mutairi.
Publication Date: September 3, 2026.
Updated: September 2026.
