Aoun: Ceasefire is entry point for direct talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has framed a ceasefire with Israel as a necessary precursor to direct negotiations, calling it the "natural prelude" to talks. He insists the negotiations will be conducted solely by Lebanese authorities, framing it as a matter of national sovereignty where no other parties can be involved. This statement reinforces his earlier diplomatic position that a truce is the entry point for resolving the conflict directly between the two states. The message includes a critical, unofficial commentary labeling the initiative as unconstitutional and predicting Aoun will be remembered as a "loser president."