Aoun: I will not allow any citizen in the south to be accused of treason
4/7/2026 2:52:49 PM
President Joseph Aoun said that “my negotiation initiative has gained international backing as it represents the right path to a solution, particularly since Lebanon has previously signed agreements with Israel, such as the armistice agreement and the maritime demarcation agreement.”
Speaking at the Beirut Forum, he added: “The ongoing contacts are focused on securing guarantees that the Masnaa border crossing, which is vital for both Lebanon and Syria, will not be targeted.”
He also stressed: “I will not allow sedition to occur. Anyone attempting to fuel this trend, whether through social media or the press, poses a threat to Lebanon and acts in a manner worse than Israeli attacks. We must distinguish between national interest and foreign interests. Our only salvation is the state, and during my tenure I will not allow any citizen who remains steadfast in their village or town to be accused of treason or 'collaboration' simply for choosing to continue living in their birthplace.”
On security, Aoun emphasized: “The army has carried out a redeployment operation in Beirut and several other areas and will maintain a stronger presence alongside the Internal Security Forces and other agencies, strictly enforcing security to reassure citizens in their homes.”
He added: “The current security situation is under control, and there is no fear of sedition or internal lawlessness. Any problems that arise are limited and addressed promptly. However, some focus on exploiting fear of sectarian strife for their own interests. The current circumstances differ from the past, as there is widespread awareness among the people, political leaders, and religious figures, no one has the capacity to tolerate internal strife today.”
Speaking at the Beirut Forum, he added: “The ongoing contacts are focused on securing guarantees that the Masnaa border crossing, which is vital for both Lebanon and Syria, will not be targeted.”
He also stressed: “I will not allow sedition to occur. Anyone attempting to fuel this trend, whether through social media or the press, poses a threat to Lebanon and acts in a manner worse than Israeli attacks. We must distinguish between national interest and foreign interests. Our only salvation is the state, and during my tenure I will not allow any citizen who remains steadfast in their village or town to be accused of treason or 'collaboration' simply for choosing to continue living in their birthplace.”
On security, Aoun emphasized: “The army has carried out a redeployment operation in Beirut and several other areas and will maintain a stronger presence alongside the Internal Security Forces and other agencies, strictly enforcing security to reassure citizens in their homes.”
He added: “The current security situation is under control, and there is no fear of sedition or internal lawlessness. Any problems that arise are limited and addressed promptly. However, some focus on exploiting fear of sectarian strife for their own interests. The current circumstances differ from the past, as there is widespread awareness among the people, political leaders, and religious figures, no one has the capacity to tolerate internal strife today.”