Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for the state to have exclusive control over weapons in southern Lebanon, emphasizing the need for the Lebanese army to be the only armed force in the region. This comes amid ongoing Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah and other groups, despite a ceasefire that ended major hostilities last year. Aoun urged international oversight and support to ensure the disarmament of armed factions and the reconstruction of affected areas. He also expressed Lebanon's readiness to negotiate agreements that would secure a lasting end to cross-border violence.