Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon.

Lebanese army ⁠troops have started deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew from the area.

BEIRUT, July 21 - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to present a plan on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lebanon's president is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude a visit to Washington.

President Joseph Aoun will meet Donald Trump in Washington as Lebanon pushes a US-backed deal with Israel. The talks are crucial to securing Israeli withdrawal, curbing Hezbollah and strengthening the Lebanese army.