Aoun Proposes Direct Talks with Israel, Criticizes Hezbollah

0:00Its March 10th, let's get into the latest global headlines. Lebanon's president, Joseph Aorn, has proposed direct talks with Israel to end the growing conflict with Hezbollah. His four-point plan calls for a full truce, disarming the group, boosting the Lebanese army with international help, and starting negotiations under. Global oversight, he made the pitch during a meeting with European Union leaders. Aun sharply criticized Hezbollah, calling it an armed faction that ignores Lebanon's needs and risks the country's collapse. This comes after the government labeled the group's actions illegal, the Lebanon lacks the power to disarm it alone. The president stressed readiness to negotiate, but only if Israeli strikes stop first. The fighting has devastated Lebanon, displacing more than 700,000 people, including 200,000 children. Hundreds have died in Israeli attacks over the past nine days, per United Nations figures. These are fleeing with little shelter or basics, living in schools turned into temporary

1:00havens. Israel shows no interest in talks without Hezbollah's disarmament. Officials say it's up to Beirut to enforce a prior ceasefire from November 2024, which has mostly collapsed amid near daily strikes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanon to act, while Hezbollah vows to keep fighting. The escalation followed Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel, which they tied to events in Iran. At least 486 have died in Lebanon from Israeli operations, with two Israeli soldiers killed in the south. Both sides dig in, leaving civilians in constant fear. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. To not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com.