Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by three weeks
Officials from Israel and Lebanon agreed to a three-week extension of their truce during talks at the White House, with President Trump expressing optimism for a permanent peace agreement
Justin Tomlinson2 sources
Israel and Lebanon have officially extended their ceasefire by an additional three weeks following a high-level meeting of officials from both nations at the White House on Thursday. This diplomatic development ensures that the cessation of hostilities will continue past the original expiration date, which was set for this coming Sunday. During the proceedings, US President Donald Trump expressed strong confidence in the ongoing negotiations, stating that he believes there is a "great chance" the two neighboring countries will eventually agree on a formal and lasting peace deal.[1][2]
The agreement to extend the truce was reached after direct talks between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon in Washington. This extension occurs against a backdrop of mutual distrust, as both the Israeli military and the Lebanese group Hezbollah have repeatedly accused one another of committing multiple violations of the original ceasefire terms. Despite these reported breaches of the agreement, the decision to continue the truce at the White House suggests a shared interest in avoiding a return to full-scale conflict while diplomatic efforts for a permanent settlement proceed.[1][2]
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