Trump's Lebanon Gambit: A Fragile Peace in a Volatile Region The recent White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sparked renewed optimism about the prospects for peace in the Middle East.
The two leaders' discussion, marked by Trump's characteristic bombast and charm, has led to concessions from Israel, including the resumption of direct flights between the US and Lebanon after a four decade hiatus.
At first glance, this development may seem like a welcome relief for a region ravaged by conflict for decades.