Lebanese Pres. Aoun meets U.S. Sec. State Rubio on Israeli withdrawal framework

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Lebanon's position must align with Washington on implementing the tripartite framework, beginning with a first Israeli withdrawal from the initial model area. Aoun called for stronger U.S. backing of the Lebanese army and for institutionalizing American investment in energy, communications, and transportation. Rubio said the U.S. supports Aoun's moves to restore sovereignty over all Lebanese territory. - Lebanese Pre