Lebanese President calls for smooth formation of new government
Aoun made these remarks during his meeting with a delegation from the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, according to a statement released by the Lebanese presidency.
Aoun made these remarks during his meeting with a delegation from the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, according to a statement released by the Lebanese presidency.
Lebanon's parliament elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president on Thursday, bringing an end to a prolonged political deadlock and presidential vacancy, CNN reported.
Israeli forces continued their strikes on Jabalia in Northern Gaza, killing 15 people and injuring 20 others on Wednesday (local time), France 24 reported.
Three people were killed and a fourth was injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, according to a source from the Lebanese Red Cross.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, that took effect on Wednesday morning, marks a significant turning point in a region long tormented by cycles of violence.
The advisory came two days after Israel targeted Hezbollah's top military commander Fouad Shukur in a strike in southern Beirut.
The embassy said,''Our countries, who are sadly well versed in civilian loss, stand united in hopes of a speedy recovery for the injured and solace for the family of the bereaved.''
IDF said it identified a group of operatives at an anti-tank missile launch site, from where the attack was conducted earlier.
Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi's statement follows Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's escalation warning to Israel as Gaza war continues to rage.
Iran has warned Israel that “the Middle East will go out of control” if it continued its war in Gaza.
