Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to seek political and military support for efforts to secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and disarm Hezbollah.

The meeting follows Aoun's historic visit to Washington, the first since 2009, and comes as Israeli troops remain in occupied territory while Lebanese forces deploy under a US-backed framework agreement.Trump pledged to 'help Lebanon a lot,' acknowledging the country's decades of mistreatment.Aoun emphasized the need for continued support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), calling them 'the backbone of security and stability.

' The talks highlight Aoun's delicate balancing act between pressuring Israel for withdrawal and managing US pressure to disarm Hezbollah, a formidable force despite recent setbacks.The agreement faces challenges, including Israeli troop movements near Lebanese military positions and Hezbollah's rejection of disarmament.Trump also addressed regional tensions, warning Iran-backed Houthi rebels against targeting Saudi ports.The resumption of US flights to Lebanon marks a historic shift after a 40-year hiatus, ending a suspension since 1985 following a hijacking incident.The situation underscores Lebanon's fragile path to peace, with Aoun advocating for sovereignty and state control over weapons.