Exclusive: Trump demanded direct talks with Hezbollah but was denied
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-05 19:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, World News, US Politics
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Snippet:
Donald Trump called the Lebanese ambassador in Washington in late May and demanded a direct conversation with Hezbollah, a request that was then denied to the US president, Middle East Eye can reveal.
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