Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended

The White House hosted high-level talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, resulting in a twenty-one-day extension of the current truce.

President Trump expressed optimism regarding a long-term peace deal, though he emphasized he would not be rushed into a final agreement with Iran.

The extension comes amid a volatile environment where Hezbollah has launched new waves of drones and Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon.

This diplomatic window is seen as a critical opportunity to avert a broader regional escalation while the naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz persists.