Joseph Aoun’s first-ever meeting with Trump comes as Lebanon and Israel hold rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Two of the villages, Froun and Srifa, are not under Israeli military control and the Lebanese army is present, while Israeli forces are in part of Zawtar al-Gharbieh. The Lebanese military later said Israeli troops fired near that area in Zawtar al-Gharbieh, without giving details, and warned it could delay deployment. An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in accordance with military guidelines, said the withdrawal had not yet begun. He was concerned about safety, given that the Israeli military is still present in a village next door, while Israeli strikes continue nearby.