Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Joseph Aoun to meet with President Trump
Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet with President Trump to solicit U.S. support for Lebanon's diplomatic efforts regarding the conflict with Israel. The meeting signals a potential shift in U.S.-Lebanon engagement, though the extent of Washington's willingness to mediate or provide security guarantees remains uncertain.
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US Resumes Direct Flights to Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Re-engagement
The US has authorized the resumption of direct commercial flights to Lebanon after a 41-year suspension, following a high-level visit by the Lebanese President to the White House. This marks a significant re-engagement in bilateral relations, with the US pledging support to Lebanon and mediating direct talks between Lebanon and Israel. The specific terms of US aid and the feasibility of a southern Lebanon peace framework remain uncertain.