Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks. Trump expects to meet with Israeli and Lebanese leaders soon and hopes for a permanent peace deal this year.
US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, set to expire on Sunday, has been extended by three weeks. The announcement came after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to Washington held talks at the White House. Trump expects to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Michel Aoun soon. He voiced hope for a permanent peace deal this year, stating that he thinks there's a very good chance of having peace. Trump also said that Iran will have to cut funding for Hezbollah. The ceasefire extension comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
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