Sheikh Tamim and Aoun reviewed developments in Lebanon as a ceasefire holds and diplomatic efforts intensify.
Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, according to a statement from the Amiri Diwan.
During the call, the Amir checked on the situation in Lebanon and reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
He also expressed Doha’s solidarity with Lebanon amid ongoing challenges.
Aoun, for his part, thanked the Amir for Qatar’s continued backing and support for Lebanon.
The two leaders also discussed regional and international efforts to contain tensions and advance diplomatic solutions, with the aim of strengthening security and stability across the region.
The call comes as a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah continues to hold following six weeks of cross-border fighting.
Lebanese authorities said at least 2,454 people have been killed and more than 7,600 wounded since early March, according to figures reported by Reuters.
Recovery teams are still working to retrieve and identify bodies in areas attacked by heavy Israeli strikes.
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces are still deployed in parts of southern Lebanon. Israeli officials have said the deployment is intended to “prevent further attacks” on northern Israel.
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri warned that any continued Israeli presence could lead to renewed resistance, saying the country would not accept the loss of any part of its territory.
“If they insist on remaining, they will face resistance,” he said in remarks reported by Reuters.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing alongside the ceasefire. The United States is expected to host ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon, among the highest-level contacts between the two sides in decades.
Lebanese officials have said Israeli withdrawal is a key objective of the negotiations, while Israel has stated that disarming Hezbollah remains a central goal.
