Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three more weeks following talks at the White House led by Donald Trump.
The agreement came after a meeting in the Oval Office with top diplomats from both sides. The extension follows renewed violence, including Israeli strikes that killed several people and ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon.
Trump said the talks went well and expressed hope that both sides could reach a broader peace deal this year. He also said the United States would continue to support Lebanon in maintaining stability.
The armed group Hezbollah, which is involved in the conflict, did not take part in the discussions. It has insisted on its right to resist and rejected direct negotiations with Israel.
Lebanese officials are pushing for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern areas and for talks on border issues. Israel, on the other hand, wants stronger action against Hezbollah before making further commitments.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high. Recent exchanges of fire and airstrikes show how fragile the situation is.
The extension gives both sides more time to negotiate, but key issues remain unresolved as violence continues to threaten the truce.
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