Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israel begins first pullback

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's visit to President Trump highlights a pivotal moment in Middle East diplomacy as Israel initiates its first pullback from Lebanon following a U.S.-brokered deal. Trump's meeting with Aoun underscores the administration's efforts to bolster Lebanon's government, sideline Hezbollah, and foster peace between Israel and Lebanon. Aoun's visit signifies a broader strategy to secure political and military support for Lebanon amid regional tensions, marking the first time a Lebanese president has come to the White House since 2009.