Report: Lebanon’s President Aoun Asks Hezbollah for Written Ceasefire Proposal

What happened

Lebanese news outlet Naharnet reports that President Joseph Aoun has privately asked Hezbollah, for the first time, to provide a written proposal outlining its vision for ending the current war with Israel, according to a political source close to Lebanon’s Shiite leadership. The written document is described as essential to break the stalemate in conflict negotiations.

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. The source told Lebanese newspaper al-Joumhouria that the proposal would allow for meaningful discussion and feedback, aiming to avoid remaining trapped in repetitive cycles of negotiation without concrete progress. This represents a potentially significant development in Lebanon’s internal approach to resolving the Israel conflict.

Additional talks facilitated by Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan with Lebanese political leaders—including Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam—are reported by al-Joumhouria to have narrowed differences on negotiating priorities. These meetings may complement the call for a structured ceasefire plan.

Known from the source

• President Joseph Aoun reportedly requested Hezbollah to submit a written ceasefire proposal.
• The request was made through private channels for the first time.
• The proposal is seen as essential for discussion to avoid repeated stalemates in negotiations.
• Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan met senior Lebanese officials reportedly narrowing negotiating differences.
• These reports come from Naharnet and were also cited by Lebanese newspaper al-Joumhouria.

What remains unclear

The reported developments coincide with ongoing conflict and instability in south Lebanon, where strikes and clashes continue, underscoring the urgency for a clear ceasefire framework. However, the report does not confirm details of Hezbollah’s response or the specific contents of any proposed document.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Has Hezbollah formally submitted or acknowledged a written ceasefire proposal to President Aoun?. Are there official statements from Hezbollah or other Lebanese political actors confirming or denying the report?. What are the specifics of the document requested by Aoun, if any?.

Evidence note

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Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.