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Lebanese President on his way to Washington to meet with Trump
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Lebanese President on his way to Washington to meet with Trump

The President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, has traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks the first visit by a Lebanese leader to the American capital since 2009, when then-President Barack Obama received former President Michel Suleiman. During the meeting, Aoun is anticipated to discuss the situation in Lebanon and potential pathways to maintain a ceasefire, particularly in southern Lebanon. The discussions will also cover Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territories it currently occupies. Tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon resurfaced in early March after Israel, alongside the United States, launched a military operation against Iran in late February. Although a ceasefire has been in effect since late June, attacks have not completely ceased, with Hezbollah rejecting any agreements while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese soil.

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Lebanese President on his way to Washington to meet with Trump

The President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, has traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks the first visit by a Lebanese leader to the American capital since 2009, when then-President Barack Obama received former President Michel Suleiman. During the meeting, Aoun is anticipated to discuss the situation in Lebanon and potential pathways to maintain a ceasefire, particularly in southern Lebanon. The discussions will also cover Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territories it currently occupies. Tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon resurfaced in early March after Israel, alongside the United States, launched a military operation against Iran in late February. Although a ceasefire has been in effect since late June, attacks have not completely ceased, with Hezbollah rejecting any agreements while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese soil.

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