Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, June 27, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lebanon says Aoun spoke with Trump, asked US to press Israel on withdrawing from south
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLebanese President Joseph Aoun tells US President Donald Trump that he hopes Washington will help prevent violations of a framework agreement with Israel and ensure agreed commitments are fulfilled, particularly by pressing Israel to withdraw from occupied areas in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese presidency says.
Aoun also tells Trump in a phone call that Lebanon will assume its responsibilities in implementing the framework agreement, the presidency adds in a statement, which makes no mention of Hezbollah or disarming the Iran-backed terrorist group.
The statement adds that Trump indicated that he would soon host Aoun in Washington for a meeting.
There is no immediate statement on the call from the White House.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here