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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Meets Trump to Discuss Hezbollah and Israeli Withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits the White House to discuss disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon with US President Donald Trump.

Editorial Desk

July 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to visit the White House this week for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump. Aoun, the first Lebanese head of state to do so in nearly two decades, will present a plan aimed at disarming the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and securing Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon.

Aoun, who previously served as the commander of Lebanon’s US-backed army before being elected president last year, will meet Trump for the first time on Tuesday. The meeting is part of broader efforts to address regional security concerns and foster diplomatic relations between Lebanon and the United States.

The proposed plan focuses on strategies to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities — and influence within Lebanon. it seeks to ensure that Israel withdraws from any Lebanese territories it currently occupies, aligning with international resolutions.

This high-level engagement underscores the significance of the meeting, as both nations aim to navigate complex geopolitical challenges in the Middle East. Further details of the plan — and the outcomes of the meeting are expected to be disclosed in the coming days.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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