Lebanon's new president stresses urgency of Israeli withdrawal from south under truce deal

The Lebanese president told the UN's Guterres during a meeting in Beirut that continued Israeli breaches were a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the agreed ceasefire deal.

Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun poses for a picture at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun poses for a picture at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

(photo credit: DALATI NOHRA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

JANUARY 18, 2025 13:06