Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is visiting Washington to seek US support for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and to strengthen the Lebanese military. The visit follows US-mediated talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah.
Why it matters
The diplomatic efforts represent a critical attempt to stabilize the region and shift the balance of power away from Hezbollah toward the Lebanese state.
Aoun is seeking US backing to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Washington, DC, seeking the backing of the United States for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and support for its army as it moves to assert control over areas long dominated by Hezbollah.
Aoun is due to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, before he concludes his four-day visit, following another round of US-mediated talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Rome last week, where negotiators discussed how to implement an agreement signed by the two sides on June 26.
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