Trump Says He Will Talk to Hezbollah If Lebanon Asks
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met with Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting focused on US support for the Lebanese army and efforts to disarm Hezbollah. This occurred amid tensions between Lebanon, Israel, and Iran.
Donald Trump stated he wanted to ‘help’ Lebanon and was willing to negotiate with Hezbollah if requested. The US is applying pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran. Israel is also demanding Hezbollah’s disarmament as a condition for withdrawing from southern Lebanon. A humanitarian aid convoy was blocked while Aoun was in the United States. This meeting was the first in 17 years for a Lebanese leader at the White House.
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Highlights
Trump Urges US Support
President Trump asked the US to continue supporting Lebanon’s army.
Meeting Amidst Hezbollah Pressure
The meeting happened with pressure to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump Offers Assistance
Trump said the US would ‘help’ Lebanon and its army.
Deal with Israel Disclosed
Lebanon and Israel are making a deal to disarm Hezbollah.
Trump Wants to Talk to Hezbollah
Trump said he would talk to Hezbollah if Lebanon asked.
Perspectives
- President Aoun asked Trump to support the Lebanese army.
- The US wants to help Lebanon.
- The meeting happened amid tensions about Hezbollah's weapons.
- The US is involved in discussions about a deal between Lebanon and Israel.
Trump said he would talk to Hezbollah if Lebanon asked.
New
The US is putting pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
France24, RFI
Israel is ‘relocating’ within Lebanon.
New
Israel’s withdrawal is a condition for Hezbollah disarmament.
France24, RFI