Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect
The Lebanese president is seeking Washington’s support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington’s support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

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And the agreement has ensured that Lebanon will be blamed for it.
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This video also looks at what happened during the three months of the fragile ceasefire.
The White House denied a split between the two officials who have historically held diverging foreign policy positions.

A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.
Anger over deal that does not force Israeli troops to withdraw from occupied land after months of deadly attacks.
Hezbollah calls the deal a surrender as Israeli forces stay put and continue striking the south.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.
Israeli strike kills one in southern Lebanon as many view latest agreement with Israel as a ‘surrender of sovereignty’.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.