Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet with Donald Trump on July 21st to solicit US support for stabilizing southern Lebanon. This comes as the Lebanese military implements a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah within designated “safe zones” in the south. Israel insists on Hezbollah’s disarmament as a prerequisite for ending its occupation of southern Lebanon. The move aims to demonstrate Lebanon’s commitment to controlling the Iran-backed militant group. Beirut hopes Trump’s support will facilitate a return to “normality” in the region. The initiative faces pressure to prove its effectiveness in containing Hezbollah’s influence and securing lasting peace.