Joseph Aoun

Lebanon's army chief since 2017, possible president as of 2025

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to press after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on February 5, 2025, as part of efforts to form a new government. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Lebanon files unprecedented UN complaint against Iran

Lebanon has filed a formal complaint to the United Nations, accusing Iran of violating diplomatic conventions and dragging the country into a devastating war.

Rita El Jammal
13 May, 2026
Lebanese parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun new president
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Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions

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11 May, 2026
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Lebanese president meets delegation chief ahead of direct Israel talks

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08 May, 2026
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How an Angry Birds video sparked a sectarian row in Lebanon

The New Arab Staff
04 May, 2026
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Israel kills at least 20 in Lebanon, US pushes for direct talks

The New Arab Staff
01 May, 2026
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 April, 2026
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US weighs training Lebanese army unit to disarm Hezbollah

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30 April, 2026
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Lebanon: Israel 'must fully implement truce' before talks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 April, 2026
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Aoun defends Israel-Lebanon talks amid Hezbollah criticism

The New Arab Staff
27 April, 2026
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Exclusive: Lebanon truce deadline tied to Hezbollah disarmament

Joe Macaron
27 April, 2026
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Buffer zone: How Israel is tightening its grip on south Lebanon

Ali Awadah
21 April, 2026
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Lebanon's Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 April, 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam attend a cabinet session to discuss an army plan to disarm the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, on September 5, 2025
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Lebanon president, PM discuss readiness for Israel talks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 April, 2026
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Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill one despite 'truce'

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2026
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Could Lebanon's negotiations with Israel trigger new civil war?

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Imad K. Harb

16 April, 2026
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Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations with Lebanon under fire'

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09 April, 2026
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Does the Iran ceasefire include Lebanon? Here's what we know

The New Arab Staff
08 April, 2026
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Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division

The New Arab Staff
05 April, 2026
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Israel prepares to mobilise 400,000 reservists in Lebanon war

The New Arab Staff
24 March, 2026
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Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, at least one killed

The New Arab Staff
21 March, 2026
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Lebanon's Aoun calls for truce while receiving French FM

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 March, 2026