Lebanese president says no meeting with Netanyahu until Iran-Israel war ends

What happened

The Guardian reports that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has ruled out meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until the ongoing war between Iran and Israel concludes. Aoun told CNN that Lebanon is engaging in talks to establish a non-aggression or security agreement with Israel, emphasizing that a military solution will not secure northern Israel in the long term. He also noted Lebanon’s alignment with the Arab Initiative regarding a peace agreement.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. This statement comes amid continued hostilities in the region, including missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, underscoring a volatile ceasefire environment. Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf conveyed that Tehran balances military action and negotiation on its own terms, aiming to end the war and establish stable security, while expressing distrust toward opposing parties. Ghalibaf also criticized US intentions, stating Washington neither seeks a ceasefire nor dialogue.

Within Lebanon, violence has affected civilians, with the Lebanese Red Cross reporting four paramedics were injured by glass shrapnel in an attack near its centre in Tyre. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) did not confirm involvement but had issued evacuation warnings for nearby areas earlier. These incidents contribute to the humanitarian and security complexities on the Lebanon desk’s watchlist.

Known from the source

• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refuses to meet Netanyahu until the Iran-Israel war ends.
• Lebanon is reportedly in talks about a non-aggression or security agreement with Israel.
• Aoun says military solutions will not provide lasting security for northern Israel.
• Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Iran will balance fighting and negotiating on its own timetable.
• Four Lebanese paramedics were reportedly injured by glass shrapnel near the Lebanese Red Cross centre in Tyre.

What remains unclear

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a pause in strikes on Iran following reciprocal attacks, although he promised a strong response should Israel be targeted again. The Israeli defense ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) plans to reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after it was closed in response to Iranian attacks—a move that drew humanitarian criticism.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of the injuries to Lebanese paramedics near Tyre and precise attacker identification. Confirmation of any direct Lebanese or Hezbollah involvement or statements relating to the current hostilities. Verification of Netanyahu’s claim about pausing strikes and the scope of ongoing Israeli military actions.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: The Guardian Lebanon. Open the source.