Lebanon president had phone call with Trump, thanked him for 'efforts' towards ceasefire
Summary
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with President Donald Trump and thanked him for his efforts to help achieve a ceasefire with Israel. The call followed Lebanon's refusal to have a direct phone conversation between President Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Key Facts
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and President Donald Trump had a phone call on April 16, 2026.
- President Aoun thanked President Trump for working toward a ceasefire with Israel.
- Lebanon rejected a US request for a direct call between Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- President Trump had announced plans for a call between the leaders of Lebanon and Israel.
- The phone call shows ongoing US involvement in efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
- The Lebanese presidency confirmed the call and the reaction on their official channels.
- Lebanon and Israel remain in conflict, making these diplomatic efforts important.
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