The Economic Times

Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss long-term calm. Rare direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are currently being mediated by Washington. Lebanon hopes for Israeli troop withdrawal and military support to assert control. The U.S. State Department announced operations in three villages have begun. Washington will continue to endorse the Lebanese agreement and support its full implementation.