Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by three weeks amid ongoing tensions
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional three weeks following talks hosted by the White House.
The extension was confirmed by officials from both countries during a meeting held in Washington.
Despite the ceasefire extension, hostilities continue in the region.
Hezbollah, which was not part of the talks, has launched new waves of rockets and drones into Israeli territory.
In response, Israeli forces have maintained their operations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions.
No specific casualty figures have been reported in relation to the recent exchanges.
The ongoing strikes and rocket attacks indicate that the ceasefire remains fragile and contested by key actors on the ground.
The extension comes amid hopes expressed by US President Donald Trump, who described the situation as a "great chance" for a peace deal between Israel and Lebanon.
However, both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of multiple violations of the original truce.
This development is significant as it reflects continued diplomatic efforts to stabilize a volatile border region that has seen repeated escalations.
The involvement of the White House underscores the international interest in preventing a wider conflict.
The ceasefire follows recent escalations and ground operations in southern Lebanon, which have heightened tensions between the two countries.
