Trump assures Lebanon of extensive aid during meeting with Aoun
US President Donald Trump promised to assist Lebanon "a lot" after meeting with President Joseph Aoun, who sought backing for disarmament of Hezbollah and peace with Israel. The encounter is described as a direct affront to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday has been described as a direct rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky, reporting from Jerusalem, termed the encounter "a slap in the face" for Netanyahu. During the talks, Trump vowed to support Lebanon "a lot," while Aoun sought Washington's assistance in a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and pursue a path to peace with Israel. The development underscores the shifting dynamics in US Middle East policy and Lebanon's quest for international support to enhance stability.
