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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Beirut on Wednesday for talks focused on arms control and intensifying Israeli attacks. Abdelatty, whose visit began Tuesday evening, said his trip reflects Egypt’s firm commitment to Lebanon’s security and broader regional stability.
According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, Abdelatty stressed the importance of coordination with Beirut and voiced support for Aoun’s plan to extend army authority throughout southern Lebanon. Under the November 2024 ceasefire, Israel was required to fully withdraw from the south by January, yet five border outposts remain occupied.
“Egypt supports the Lebanese government’s decision to place all weapons under state authority, including Hezbollah’s,” Abdelatty said following the meeting. Lebanon approved a plan on August 5—based on a draft by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack—to bring all arms under army supervision before the end of 2025.
The Egyptian minister cautioned against any further escalation, urging an immediate stop to Israeli violations and advocating diplomatic avenues over military action. “The region is on the edge of total escalation, which benefits no one,” he said, calling for mechanisms to reduce tensions.
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Southern Lebanon continues to face near-daily Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah’s personnel and infrastructure, increasing fears of a broader conflict. On Sunday, an Israeli strike in Beirut killed senior Hezbollah commander Haitham Tabtabai, adding to a rising toll. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports at least 331 deaths and 945 injuries from Israeli fire since the November ceasefire, underscoring the mounting humanitarian impact. Egypt’s engagement highlights expanding regional diplomatic efforts as Lebanon struggles to assert comprehensive control over armed groups in the south amid persistent Israeli attacks.
