US President Trump suggests possible meeting with Israeli and Lebanese leaders
April 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun may hold a meeting at the White House.
According to reports, an agreement has been reached for a ceasefire in Lebanon, which includes Hezbollah. The details of this agreement have not been made public.
President Trump stated that he is open to hosting a meeting between Mr. Netanyahu and President Aoun at the White House. This would be the first time that the two leaders have met in person.
The announcement comes as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire in Lebanon, which has been plagued by conflict for several years. The agreement includes Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon.
Details of the meeting between Mr. Netanyahu and President Aoun are still unclear. However, it is reported that the two leaders have agreed on a ceasefire that includes Hezbollah.
The White House has not released an official statement regarding the potential meeting. However, President Trump’s announcement suggests that he is willing to facilitate a discussion between the two leaders.
It is worth noting that Mr. Netanyahu and President Aoun have previously met in other settings, but this would be their first meeting at the White House.
Source: Al Jazeera