Lebanese President Michel Aoun stated that a ceasefire with Israel would serve as a natural entry point for future direct negotiations between the two countries. He made the remarks during a meeting with the British Minister of State for Middle East Affairs, according to a report by Al Jazeera. In a statement later shared on social media, Aoun said Lebanon seeks to end tensions across all regions, including the south, to stop attacks on civilians and the destruction of homes in villages and cities.

Aoun emphasized that any potential talks with Israel should be conducted solely through Lebanese authorities to preserve national sovereignty. He also highlighted that the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory is a key step toward implementing a ceasefire. Additionally, he mentioned redeploying the Lebanese army up to the international border to halt any armed presence.

The report noted that establishing a ceasefire could play a significant role in improving future Israel-Lebanon relations if successfully implemented.