Beirut: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, continued Saturday his intensive contacts and consultations to follow up on the situation in the south, in light of the serious Israeli developments and practices.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, President Aoun received a call this afternoon from French President Emmanuel Macron. During their conversation, they discussed the developments in the south, the efforts being made to control the escalation, and find appropriate solutions that ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. The French President assured that he is actively making contacts to maintain the ceasefire and complete the implementation of the agreement.
In response, President Aoun emphasized to his French counterpart the importance of obligating Israel to implement the provisions of the agreement to preserve stability in the south. He highlighted the need to stop Israel’s successive violations, particularly the destruction of villages adjacent to the southern border and the bulldozing of lands, which are hindering the return of residents to their areas.