Lebanon's President Thanks Trump for Israel Framework Deal, Seeks Support for Army

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump for a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. Speaking at a White House press conference, Aoun praised the deal as a historic achievement and said it would be Trump's legacy. The agreement's ultimate objective is to permanently end the state of hostility between the two countries. Aoun also urged Trump to continue supporting Lebanon's army as the country works to disarm Hezbollah and pursue peace with Israel. Trump responded by vowing to help Lebanon 'a lot'. The meeting was seen as a significant moment in US-Lebanon relations and a potential setback for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has opposed the deal. The framework agreement marks the first formal step toward normalization between Lebanon and Israel in decades. Analysts say it could reshape regional dynamics, though challenges remain, including Hezbollah's influence and internal political divisions in Lebanon. Both leaders expressed optimism about the path forward.