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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking increased U.S. support for Lebanon, including pressure on Israel and funding for military and reconstruction. Trump announced allowing U.S. airlines to fly directly to Lebanon after a 40-year hiatus.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump to seek increased US engagement, pressure on Israel, and funding for Lebanon's military and southern reconstruction. Trump announced the lifting of a 40-year ban on US airline flights to Lebanon, but Aoun's primary requests for military and diplomatic support were not addressed.

The Lebanese army has deployed for the first time in southern Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh following an Israeli withdrawal, marking a test of a US-brokered plan for IDF pullout. The Lebanese Armed Forces urged displaced residents not to return to their homes yet.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet with Trump to advance a US-brokered plan to disarm Hezbollah and secure Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Recent diplomatic efforts include ambassador-level talks in Rome and pilot zone operations in three villages where Lebanese forces will replace Israeli troops under a June 26 agreement, though implementation challenges persist due to Hezbollah's refusal to disarm and Israel's troop retention.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with President Trump as the Israeli military began its first withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement. The withdrawal, part of a 'pilot zone' initiative, aims to build confidence between Israel and Lebanon while the Lebanese Armed Forces secure areas to limit Hezbollah's influence.

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to advocate for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and support for the Lebanese military. A framework agreement from June 26 outlines Israeli forces' withdrawal and Hezbollah's disarmament, with U.S. State Department operations beginning in a 'pilot zone' involving three villages. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized U.S. support for the agreement and Lebanon's need for investment to strengthen governance.

Lebanon’s president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to advocate for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Lebanese military support, following a framework agreement aimed at resolving tensions between Lebanon and Israel. The U.S. State Department confirmed operations in three villages as part of the agreement, while skepticism remains in Lebanon over potential conflicts with Hezbollah.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump as a trilateral US-Israel-Lebanon framework begins, with pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) will take over disarming Hezbollah. The Trump administration announced $30 million in funding for the LAF, though concerns remain about its readiness and willingness to confront Hezbollah.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump as part of a 'pilot zones' military coordination experiment in Lebanon. The initiative, under a trilateral framework involving the US, Israel, and Lebanon, aims to transition security responsibilities from Israeli forces to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in specified villages. The US has pledged $30 million to support the LAF, though challenges remain regarding its readiness to disarm Hezbollah.

The Israeli military launched a pilot program for safe zones in southern Lebanon in cooperation with the U.S. military and Lebanese armed forces. The initiative aims to implement a U.S.-brokered agreement involving Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and deployment of Lebanese troops.

The Israeli military announced the start of withdrawing from occupied southern Lebanon towns in cooperation with the US and Lebanese forces, but the mayor of Froun claims no changes have occurred. The Israeli army stated it will respond forcefully to any agreement violations.

The agreement involves the Lebanese Armed Forces gradually taking over from the IDF in two southern Lebanon zones to combat Hezbollah. The deal is testing an Iran agreement, with Hezbollah described as a 'wild card' by a US official.

US Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Armed Forces commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to discuss implementing a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Cooper also met US troops in Israel and recognized their contributions, with over 50,000 US personnel deployed across the Middle East.

An Israeli analyst on Channel 13 claimed Israel's goal from the start was leading Lebanon into a civil war, suggesting it might benefit Israel if the Lebanese government confronts Hezbollah. This statement followed protests in Beirut after a US-brokered deal assigned the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a trilateral agreement requiring Israel to withdraw its forces from two areas in southern Lebanon and transfer control to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the IDF will vacate positions north and south of the Litani River, stating the military no longer needs those sites.

Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States to end their conflict, involving $100m in US humanitarian aid and $30m to reimburse Lebanon's armed forces. The deal aims to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and enable Israel to return to its borders.

Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed plan where Israeli troops would transfer control of some southern Lebanese territory to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The project is a pilot initiative aimed at handing over territory.

Lebanon's lack of effective sovereignty complicates negotiations with Israel and Hizballah. The U.S. hosted talks in April 2025, but fighting persists, and Hizballah rejected a ceasefire. The Lebanese government planned to disarm Hizballah in 2025, but progress has been slow due to risks of fracturing the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal met with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defense cooperation, and strengthening bilateral military relations. Both sides emphasized mutual appreciation for professional excellence and operational contributions to regional stability.

An Israeli airstrike killed a Lebanese general, a captain, and a soldier, escalating tensions despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Both sides reported casualties as clashes continued between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned Israel’s attacks on Lebanon’s sovereignty and the Lebanese Armed Forces, offering condolences to families of killed military personnel.

Democrats split on a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to block U.S. assistance to Israel's war against Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group. The measure failed 92-324 as Republicans criticized its omission of Hezbollah and argued it could hinder U.S. military operations in Lebanon. Over half of House Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the resolution, which would require President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Lebanon.

Israeli and Lebanese military delegations held first-ever Pentagon-mediated talks in Washington to address border stability and enforce a ceasefire along the Israel–Lebanon border. Discussions focused on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces' role in containing Hezbollah, and challenges in disarming the Iran-backed group. A U.S. State Department official emphasized that lasting peace requires direct negotiations between the two governments.

The US has imposed sanctions on nine individuals in Lebanon, including Lebanese military officers, highlighting tensions and potential geopolitical implications. The move is expected to impact Lebanon's security and political landscape.

The UN mandate for UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in Lebanon expires at the end of 2026 following U.S. pressure and a Security Council decision. The withdrawal raises concerns about whether the under-equipped Lebanese Armed Forces can maintain stability and implement Resolution 1701 without UN presence.

Lebanon faces resurgent radicalization risks as conditions similar to the 2007 Nahr al-Bared conflict reemerge. The article examines how Palestinian and Syrian refugee populations in Lebanon's ungoverned spaces create recruitment opportunities for extremist groups like Fatah al-Islam. Historical analysis of the 2007 conflict, which killed over 400 people and displaced 30,000 residents, serves as a warning for future jihadist recruitment.