Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has requested assistance from Greek President Constantine Tassoulas to enforce a United States-brokered framework agreement with Israel aimed at ending hostilities. Aoun made the request during a meeting in Athens on Monday, following Greece's announcement of a multibillion-dollar arms deal with Israel.
The framework agreement, signed in late June, calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and the deployment of the Lebanese army in that area. However, Hezbollah has rejected the deal, stating that Israel must first withdraw from Lebanese territory before any agreement can be implemented.
Aoun emphasized the need for cooperation, stating, "We request Greece’s assistance as much as possible to help Lebanon." He also noted that military solutions would not resolve the conflict, asserting that the agreement requires implementation from both sides.
Since March, Israeli actions in Lebanon have resulted in over 4,300 deaths and more than 12,000 injuries, alongside the destruction of 60 to 70 villages.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed support for Lebanon's sovereignty and independence, stating that Greece would back efforts aimed at de-escalation. Aoun expressed hope for continued Greek support. The next round of US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel is scheduled for September.