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Lebanese President Urges Trump to Pressure Israel on Southern Withdrawal

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יענקי פרבר

First reported by Ynet · Jul 8, 2026

What happened

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun calls on US President Donald Trump to pressure Israel into fully withdrawing from southern Lebanon, criticizing Israel's ongoing military presence as unnecessary. He defends Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel and reaffirms commitment to UN Resolution 1701 and Lebanese sovereignty.

  • 01Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urges Trump to pressure Israel for full withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
  • 02Aoun criticizes Israel’s military presence in five southern points as strategically unnecessary today.
  • 03Lebanon coordinates with the US and France to push Israel to retreat from occupied areas.
  • 04Aoun defends direct negotiations with Israel to prevent escalation and aid displaced Lebanese.
  • 05He commits to UN Resolution 1701 and insists only the Lebanese army can defend the country.
  • 06Aoun denies rumors of meeting Netanyahu and plans to meet Trump in Washington.

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In this story
People
Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuJoseph Aoun
OrganizationsUnited Nations Security Council, Lebanese Army
PlacesLebanon, southern Lebanon, Washington

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Lebanese President Urges Trump to Pressure Israel on Southern Withdrawal
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Lebanese President Defends Decision to Negotiate with Israel to End Occupation

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