Lebanon's Aoun and Trump discuss Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss plans to disarm the militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.

Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, has been a significant military force in Lebanon and has fought numerous wars with Israel.

The Lebanese government, led by Aoun, supports direct talks with Israel to achieve these goals, while Hezbollah rejects these efforts.

The meeting comes amid ongoing conflict and displacement in Lebanon, with hundreds of thousands of people affected by Israeli strikes.

Aoun believes that Trump has the leverage to pressure Israel to withdraw its troops and help Lebanon restore its sovereignty.

The discussion also included the possibility of Syria playing a role in disarming Hezbollah.