The President of Lebanon had a phone conversation with Donald Trump, thanking him for his efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel.

The President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, had a phone conversation on Thursday with Donald Trump, during which he thanked the American leader for the efforts made towards achieving a ceasefire with Israel, according to an official statement from Beirut. This discussion took place after Aoun refused a request from the U.S. for a 'direct conversation' with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Additionally, the call came a day after Trump announced an anticipated conversation between the leaders of the two countries.