Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared the country's willingness to commence direct negotiations with Israel, facilitated by international mediation, as a means to establish a ceasefire and address the escalating Israeli aggressions. This announcement comes at a time when the Lebanese government is also pressing for additional logistical support for its armed forces to help disarm Hezbollah. Aoun emphasized the importance of these negotiations in stopping the violence that has ravaged Lebanon in recent weeks.

In a video meeting with European Union officials, Aoun condemned the recent rocket attacks launched by Hezbollah, labeling them as traps and almost known ambushes, jeopardizing the sovereignty of Lebanon and risking its stability. He asserted that those responsible for these attacks sought to undermine the Lebanese state while serving the interests of the Iranian regime. Aoun's remarks signify a critical acknowledgment of the challenges posed by non-state armed groups within Lebanon and their implications for national security.

The Lebanese leader also reaffirmed the government's definitive decision to prohibit any military or security activities from Hezbollah, linking this initiative to a broader strategy led by the Lebanese army once security conditions permit. He characterized Hezbollah as a paramilitary group that disregards the country's interests and the safety of its citizens, proposing a four-point initiative aimed at achieving a comprehensive ceasefire with Israel and facilitating necessary logistical support for the Lebanese army to effectively disarm Hezbollah's arsenal and strongholds.