Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Trump envoy Jared Kushner, and Qatar's Prime Minister, discussing a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a report by Yaron Schneider (N12). The call adds to a series of high-level diplomatic contacts this week.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke Monday morning with a senior U.S.-Qatari delegation comprising Vice President JD Vance, Trump envoy Jared Kushner, and the Prime Minister of Qatar, discussing a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a report by Yaron Schneider (N12).
The call comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity around the Lebanon track. As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, Vance and Kushner joined Qatari mediation for overnight negotiations with Iran in Switzerland. Over the weekend, Vance told reporters he had seen 'great progress' on preserving the Lebanon ceasefire in recent days. The U.S. State Department has also been pressing for Hezbollah disarmament, as seen in Secretary Rubio's call with Aoun on Friday.
Aoun's engagement with both the U.S. and Qatar—the key mediators with direct access to all parties—underscores the intense behind-the-scenes efforts to solidify the ceasefire arrangement before any formal signing. No details on the content of Monday's call have been disclosed beyond the topic.
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