Israel-Lebanon talks begin at White House as ceasefire hangs in balance
The US is hosting a second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House, with Lebanon seeking a one-month extension of the US-brokered ceasefire. The talks come amid continued violations of the ceasefire by both sides, with Hezbollah firing missiles at Israeli troops and Israel carrying out airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
The Trump administration is hosting a second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House. Lebanon's ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh, will push for a one-month extension of the US-brokered ceasefire in the meeting with her Israeli counterpart, Yechiel Leiter. The talks come amid a weekslong war between Israel and Hezbollah, which has killed over 2,290 people and displaced over 1 million others in Lebanon. Both sides have violated the 10-day ceasefire that took effect on April 16. Hezbollah fired an anti-tank guided missile at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Thursday, while Israel has continued its bombing campaign, saying it is targeting Hezbollah's positions in self-defense. The meeting aims to shore up the ceasefire and give the parties more breathing space.
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