Joseph Aoun in response to opponents of the agreement: "I am not in love with Israel"
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun responded this morning directly to critics of Lebanon's agreement with Israel. Background: internal criticism and the possibility of a trilateral meeting in Washington
Assessment
The Lebanese president is pushing back against domestic critics of the agreement with Israel by asserting his independence, not his affection. This signals that internal political pressure is mounting, and the reference to a potential trilateral meeting in Washington suggests the diplomatic track is still active. The real question is whether this statement will quiet the opposition or deepen the rift within Lebanon.