<p>In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News’ North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p> | Read More in News from Israel