Lebanese army accuses Israelis of firing near troops as president prepares to meet Trump – Middle East crisis live

Soldiers were operating in ‘pilot zone’ in southern Lebanon; Joseph Aoun to meet Trump at White HouseLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...