Condition for Peace
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun insists that any peace agreement must include the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
1Middle East Conflict
Lebanon Won't Accept Any Deal Unless Israeli Troops Withdraw
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun sets a firm condition for peace: the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, as talks resume in Washington.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun states that no peace deal will be accepted unless it includes the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
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Diplomatic Talks Continue
Lebanon and Israel held their fifth round of talks in Washington on Tuesday.
2Ceasefire Violations Persist
Hezbollah accuses Israel of violating the recent ceasefire after IDF soldiers opened fire on civilians in Lebanon, killing two people.
3UN Commission Accusations
A UN-backed commission accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children, describing the situation as a 'genocide'.
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Diplomacy
Washington Talks
The fifth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel took place in Washington on Tuesday, focusing on resolving the ongoing conflict.
2Conflict
Ceasefire Tensions
Tensions remain high as Hezbollah claims Israel violated the ceasefire by firing on civilians, resulting in two deaths.
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What is the main condition set by the Lebanese president for a peace deal?
The full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
1What accusation has Hezbollah made regarding the ceasefire?
Hezbollah accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire by opening fire on civilians, killing two people.
3What does the UN-backed commission accuse Israel of doing?
The commission accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children.
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This guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode titled 'Lebanon won't accept any deal unless Israeli troops withdraw', published on 2026-06-24.
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The Lebanese president says he will not accept any peace deal that does not include the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
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The two sides met in Washington on Tuesday for a fifth round of talks.
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Hezbollah has accused Israel of violating the recently-agreed ceasefire claiming IDF soldiers opened fire on a group of civilians in Lebanon killing two people.
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Also in this podcast: A United Nations-backed commission accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in what it calls a "genocide".
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