President Aoun Unveils Core of Lebanon’s Response to the US Paper
7/31/2025 9:55:00 AM
President Joseph Aoun, during his speech at the Ministry of Defense on Army Day, revealed "the truth about the negotiations he initiated with the American side, in full agreement with Salam and in coordination with Berri, aiming to ensure respect for the implementation of the ceasefire declaration approved by the previous Lebanese government. We made substantial amendments to the American paper, which will be presented to the Cabinet," including the following:
- Immediate cessation of Israeli hostilities by air, land, and sea, including assassinations
- Israeli withdrawal behind internationally recognized borders and release of prisoners
- Disarmament of all armed forces, including Hezbollah, with weapons handed over to the army
- Securing one billion US dollars annually for 10 years from friendly countries to support the army and security forces and enhance their capabilities
- Holding an international donor conference to rebuild Lebanon in the fall
- Resolving the issue of Syrian refugees, combating smuggling and drugs, and supporting alternative agriculture and industries
He added: "These are the most important terms of the memorandum, for which we have defined parallel phases of implementation. No honest and responsible Lebanese can fail to adopt them to block Israel’s aggression."
- Immediate cessation of Israeli hostilities by air, land, and sea, including assassinations
- Israeli withdrawal behind internationally recognized borders and release of prisoners
- Disarmament of all armed forces, including Hezbollah, with weapons handed over to the army
- Securing one billion US dollars annually for 10 years from friendly countries to support the army and security forces and enhance their capabilities
- Holding an international donor conference to rebuild Lebanon in the fall
- Resolving the issue of Syrian refugees, combating smuggling and drugs, and supporting alternative agriculture and industries
He added: "These are the most important terms of the memorandum, for which we have defined parallel phases of implementation. No honest and responsible Lebanese can fail to adopt them to block Israel’s aggression."