Former President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire for an additional three weeks. The announcement followed a meeting held at the White House involving top U.S. officials and high-ranking representatives from both nations. During the meeting, Trump also stressed the United States' commitment to assisting Lebanon in protecting itself from Hezbollah. The details were shared via a post on Truth Social.
Former President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting at the White House.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the extension of the truce. He stated, "The Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS."
According to Trump's post, the agreement was reached after a meeting in the Oval Office. Attendees included:
Beyond the ceasefire extension, Trump emphasized continued U.S. support for Lebanon. He wrote that the United States plans to work with Lebanon to help it defend itself against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia group.