Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire

The White House has brokered a three-week extension to the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, providing a temporary reprieve from active hostilities.

Despite the diplomatic progress, the situation remains precarious as Hezbollah was notably absent from the talks and has continued sporadic rocket attacks.

President Trump has suggested that this extension creates the necessary space to negotiate a more permanent resolution to the regional crisis.

However, the deal comes amid a volatile backdrop of naval blockades and continued military posturing in the Persian Gulf.