Middle East Eye • May 1, 2026 12:59

Lebanese President met with US Ambassador to discuss ceasefire developments

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador Michel Issa on Friday to discuss developments related to the ceasefire agreement with Israel, Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported.

The meeting comes in preparation of further talks in Washington, according to the report. 

NNA reported that Aoun thanked the US ambassador for fostering stability in Lebanon.

The Israeli military has persisted with strikes in Lebanon, in spite of the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since April 17.

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