Lebanon’s President calls for diplomacy, says war has caused heavy losses

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the state has no option in the current phase except diplomacy and negotiations to end the ongoing military confrontation, stressing that the top priority is preventing the country from sliding into internal strife.

Aoun said Lebanon has suffered heavy human and material losses, noting that more than 3,000 people have been killed during the ongoing conflict, while over one million residents have been displaced from their towns and villages.

He said these figures underline the urgency of pursuing a political settlement, adding that real strength lies not in continuing war but in having the courage and wisdom to end it through negotiations in the national interest.

The president also reaffirmed the state’s commitment to preserving civil peace and maintaining stability within Lebanese society, warning against any attempts to inflame internal tensions.

His remarks come amid intensified international and regional efforts to reach a phased ceasefire agreement, while 'Israeli' strikes and military operations continue in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs.