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Negotiating with Israel 'not treason,' Lebanon's Aoun says, stressing goal is to end war

President Joseph Aoun further accused Hezbollah of treason, saying, "Treason is the one who takes his country to war for external interests."

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.
Smoke rises as the IDF strikes targets in southern Lebanon near the border as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on April 27, 2026.

WATCH: IDF soldiers kill Hezbollah terrorists in 'close-quarter combat' in southern Lebanon

US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026.

Trump calm during shooting, as IDF finds Hezbollah weapons in child’s bedroom

A young girl plays with a mobile phone as Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem appears on TV to address supporters on April 13, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Hezbollah's Qassem rejects 'direct negotiations' with Israel, will respond to 'Israeli aggression'


IDF locates Hezbollah weapons cache in children’s bedroom during op. in southern Lebanon

Numerous explosives, ‘Kalashnikov’ rifles, grenades, RPGs, machine guns, munitions, and combat equipment were found in the cache. 

Hezbollah weapons cache discovered in a children's bedroom by the IDF during operations in southern Lebanon, April 27, 2026.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy: What you need to know

Conspiracies, diplomacy and outrage: Shir Perets unpacks the White House shooting, US-Iran talks and the latest IDF controversy.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy

IDF probe: Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7

The IDF’s investigation into the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Holit reveals devastating losses, including 13 civilians killed and 9 hostages taken.

The aftermath of Hamas's terror attack on a residence in Kibbutz Holit during the October 7 massacre, pictured October 26, 2023.

Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy over treatment of Lebanese Christians

"These are Christian soldiers, men and women, in the Israeli Defense Forces. They fill all the important positions in our incredible military, and they do incredible work," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alon Christian soldiers serving in the IDF.

WATCH: IDF helicopter evacuates wounded soldiers amid heavy fire, drone impacts meters away

The Air Force helicopter took off from the scene within seconds to avoid a direct hit after detecting additional drones launched into the area.

An Israeli military helicopter flies near the Israeli border with Lebanon, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.

Home Front Command tightens security guidelines in northern Israel as Hezbollah tensions increase

The new guidelines limit gatherings in communities along the confrontation line to no more than 1,500 people. They come into effect at 22:30 on Sunday, and end at 20:00 on Monday.

View of the northern Israeli town of Metula and Southern Lebanon, on November 26, 2025.

Hezbollah and Israel escalate attacks, accusing each other of violating ceasefire

Tensions soar as Hezbollah and Israel both intensify attacks, blaming each other for violating the ceasefire. The conflict continues to escalate despite attempts at diplomacy.

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.

'Last Letters from Heroes of the October 7th War': Nobody taught them how to do this - review

The book is a portrait of those who looked directly at the possibility of dying and wrote about it, not necessarily a portrait of everyone who went in.

PALLBEARERS FROM the Israel Police prepare to carry Ran Gvili’s casket.

Sgt. Idan Fooks, 19, killed in southern Lebanon

Idan Fooks, 19, from Petah Tikva served in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.

Sgt. Idan Fooks, 19, killed in southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026.

IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Ido Frommer killed in civilian parachuting accident

Lt. Col. (res.) Frommer was the CEO and co-founder of a UAV company and previously managed Yeruham's technological and economic development, as well as its education department.

IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Ido Frommer.