Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday it is "necessary" to negotiate with Israel, as Lebanon cannot remain outside the regional path moving toward resolving crises and establishing peace and security.

Aoun's remarks came as Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement began to implement the first phase of a cease-fire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the two-year war in Gaza.

"We cannot stand outside the current regional path, which is one of resolving crises," he told a group of reporters. "We must be part of it, as it is no longer possible to endure more war, destruction, killing and displacement."

According to a statement, Aoun said the region is shifting toward negotiations aimed at establishing peace and security, and "this approach is yielding results."

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