Beirut, April 09 (QNA) - Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun affirmed that the proposal for a ceasefire with Israel and the commencement of direct negotiations with it has begun to receive positive feedback in international political circles.

In a statement Thursday, the Lebanese Presidency reported that President Aoun stated that the only solution to the current situation in Lebanon lies in achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, followed by direct negotiations between them.

He added that he has been conducting, and continues to conduct, intensive international contacts in this regard, and that this proposal is receiving widespread international support.

The Lebanese President stressed the need to prevent internal strife, calling for faith in the state and its legitimate institutions.

He criticized attempts to sow fear in Lebanese regions, at a time when the Lebanese people are clearly unwilling to return to internal conflict.

He explained that the security forces and the army are fully committed to maintaining security and stability, despite the difficult circumstances they face and their limited resources, expressing his complete confidence in the military and security establishment.

For his part, General Rudolph Haykal, Commander of the Lebanese Army, affirmed that the ongoing Israeli attacks, the latest of which were the extensive and systematic attacks carried out yesterday, aim to undermine Lebanon's stability and incite discord among its people.

In a statement during his inspection of the South Litani sector, Haykal noted the Lebanese Army's resilience in the face of adversity, stemming from their belief in their mission, despite the suspicious incitement campaigns targeting the institution.

Lebanon was subjected yesterday, Wednesday, to the most intense attacks by the Israeli entity since March 2.

The attacks targeted the capital, Beirut, and areas in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon, just hours after the United States and Iran announced a two-week truce, resulting in hundreds of casualties, both dead and wounded. (QNA)