Lebanese President to meet Trump amid mounting pressure on Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the status of Hezbollah. The meeting occurs as international and domestic pressure intensifies for the Lebanese government to disarm the militant group, though the feasibility of such a move remains highly uncertain.
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US-Lebanon Diplomatic Engagement Intensifies Amid Israeli Withdrawal Demands
Former President Trump has confirmed pledges of support to Lebanon and announced a directive for direct US commercial flights, following meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. These discussions also reportedly advanced a peace framework for southern Lebanon and focused on securing an Israeli military withdrawal, though the feasibility and specific conditions of these initiatives remain uncertain. US support is explicitly conditioned on the Lebanese Armed Forces assuming control of Hezbollah-vacated areas.