Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will visit the White House for the first time to meet with President Donald Trump. He plans to present a strategy for disarming Hezbollah and securing an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. The meeting aims to increase pressure on Israel regarding its presence in Lebanon. This visit underscores ongoing regional tensions involving Hezbollah and Israel.
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Lebanese President Aoun visits White House for first time.
Aoun will present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week.
The Straits Times- Lebanese President Aoun visits White House for first time.
- Purpose: present plan to disarm Hezbollah and secure Israeli withdrawal.
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Loaded language removed<p>BEIRUT, July 19 - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-backed group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.</p>
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week.
The Straits TimesAoun will present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Straits TimesThe plan outlines how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
The Straits TimesThe plan aims to secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
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