Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.

US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.






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Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.

Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.
The Lebanese and US presidents are expected to discuss the ceasefire, southern Lebanon, and Israel’s withdrawal.
At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.