epa11882264 US Deputy Special Envoy For Middle East Morgan Ortagus attends a meeting with Lebanese outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati (not pictured) in Beirut, Lebanon, 08 February 2025. Morgan Ortagus is on an official visit to Lebanon to discuss several issues with Lebanese officials, including a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

epa11882256 Lebanese outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati (R) meets with US Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Morgan Ortagus (L) in Beirut, Lebanon, 08 February 2025. Morgan Ortagus is on an official visit to Lebanon to discuss several issues with Lebanese officials, including a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH