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WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office

WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office

Summary

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is visiting Washington to meet with President Donald Trump. They will discuss ways to bring lasting peace after fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.

Key Facts

  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting President Trump in the Oval Office.
  • This is Aoun’s first meeting with President Trump and his first visit to the White House since 2009.
  • Lebanon has experienced months of fighting involving Israel and Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
  • Lebanon and Israel are having rare direct talks, with the U.S. acting as a mediator.
  • Lebanon wants Israeli troops to leave large parts of southern Lebanon.
  • Lebanon seeks support to strengthen its military in areas controlled by Hezbollah.
  • The talks aim to create long-term peace and stability in the region.
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