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Report: Aoun to present post-withdrawal action plan to Trump

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Lebanese President Aoun is expected to present an action plan to U.S. President Trump, focusing on economic support and restricting Hezbollah's military presence.
  • Trump will reportedly demand a commitment from Lebanon to end Hezbollah's presence in exchange for guaranteeing a complete Israeli withdrawal.
  • The plan includes proposals to strengthen the Lebanese army and organize conferences to boost the economy.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is reportedly preparing to present a comprehensive action plan to U.S. President Donald Trump, with a central focus on securing a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. U.S. diplomatic sources in Beirut, cited by al-Akhbar newspaper, suggest that Trump will likely condition this withdrawal on a firm commitment from the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah's military presence throughout the country.

commitment to guarantee a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

— U.S. diplomatic sourcesDescribing President Aoun's expectations from his meeting with President Trump.

According to these sources, Trump intends to emphasize that the price for a full Israeli pullout is Lebanon's cooperation in addressing the Hezbollah issue. He is also expected to urge Aoun to collaborate with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on this matter, with the United States actively participating in the process alongside both leaders.

clear in emphasizing that the price for this is the Lebanese government's commitment to ending Hezbollah's military presence on all Lebanese territory

— U.S. diplomatic sourcesDetailing President Trump's likely demands in exchange for Israeli withdrawal.

Meanwhile, a Lebanese official source speaking to Al-Arabiya indicated that Aoun's agenda includes requesting specific timetables from Trump for the Israeli withdrawal. The president's proposed action plan reportedly encompasses strategies for restricting weapons and bolstering the capabilities of the Lebanese army. Furthermore, the plan involves organizing conferences aimed at stimulating economic growth and development within Lebanon.

to cooperate with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to address the Hezbollah issue, with the United States being an active partner with both sides in this process

— U.S. diplomatic sourcesExplaining the U.S. role in facilitating discussions between Lebanon and Syria regarding Hezbollah.
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