The Washington visit comes after six rounds of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel to end the war, mediated by the United States. The fifth round, held in Washington, produced the framework agreement on 26 June, while the sixth round took place in Rome last week. According to a senior military official, the situation in the three pilot zones is not uniform. According to the official, Aoun is expected to ask Trump to use US leverage to compel Israel to implement the pilot zones agreed in the framework. If Trump presses Israel to implement the first pilot zones and move toward a clearer withdrawal timetable, Aoun could return to Beirut with proof that his diplomatic gamble has delivered.