Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Extended By Three Weeks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the ceasefire linked to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict by three weeks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. The extension follows talks at the White House as Washington pushes for a longer diplomatic settlement and seeks to prevent renewed fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Extension Announced
Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would continue for another three weeks after discussions involving U.S., Israeli and Lebanese officials. The truce was originally announced as a temporary pause in fighting and has now been extended to allow further negotiations. The U.S. has framed the move as part of a wider effort to reduce tensions in the region and create space for a possible longer-term agreement.
White House Pushes Lebanon-Israel Talks
The talks included senior American officials and representatives from Israel and Lebanon. Trump also indicated that he may host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington for further discussions. The diplomatic effort is significant because direct engagement between Israel and Lebanon has remained politically sensitive for decades, especially due to Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon and its opposition to normalisation with Israel.
Hezbollah Remains Key Challenge To Truce
Hezbollah was not a formal party to the White House talks, but it remains central to the conflict. Israel says its military actions are aimed at Hezbollah infrastructure and cross-border threats, while Lebanon is seeking an end to Israeli attacks, troop withdrawals from occupied border areas and wider reconstruction support. Reports of ceasefire violations and continued strikes have kept the truce fragile despite the extension.
Lebanon Conflict Remains Volatile
The extension may temporarily reduce the risk of a wider confrontation, but the situation remains unstable. Lebanon wants stronger guarantees on sovereignty and security, while Israel continues to demand action against Hezbollah. The next three weeks are expected to test whether the ceasefire can move beyond a short pause and become the basis for a broader political settlement.
