Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss efforts aimed at easing tensions between Lebanon and Israel and addressing Hezbollah’s role. Multiple outlets report the meeting is centered on Lebanon’s push for long-term calm after months of conflict involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. Several sources say Aoun seeks U.S. backing for a plan to disarm Hezbollah and for the Lebanese army’s increased deployments in parts of southern Lebanon, describing these moves as part of a framework involving Washington and Israel.

Sources also describe an element of Lebanon’s agenda as pressing Israel to withdraw from territories it occupies in southern Lebanon. The Globe and Mail and others add that Lebanon and Israel are holding rare direct talks mediated by the United States, and Aoun’s visit is intended to support those discussions. France 24 and other outlets report Trump tells Aoun the U.S. “will help” Lebanon, and Al-Monitor and the Washington Times report Trump vows to help Lebanon “a lot” as Aoun requests political support. CBS News adds that the meeting also covers the broader regional context, including Iran-related issues and Israel’s actions against Hezbollah.