Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has requested Greek diplomatic assistance to enforce a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel. The deal aims to end hostilities and secure a withdrawal of forces, though implementation remains stalled by ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
The request highlights the complex international diplomatic efforts required to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) in Athens [AFP] By AFP and AP Published On 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for Greek help in enforcing the United States-brokered framework agreement with Israel designed to put an end to hostilities.
Aoun asked Greek President Constantine Tassoulas in a meeting on Monday to assist in facilitating an end to Israel’s occupation of areas of southern Lebanon and ongoing conflict with Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah.
The request came hours after Greece and Israel announced a multibillion-dollar arms deal.
“We request Greece’s assistance as much as possible to help Lebanon” Aoun said in the meeting in Athens.
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