On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, prolonging it for an additional three weeks. This announcement came after a meeting hosted at the White House, where representatives from both nations were present.

President Trump expressed his satisfaction with the meeting's outcome on his social media platform, Truth Social. He stated, "The meeting went very well! The United States will work with Lebanon to help protect itself from Hezbollah." This remark underscores the U.S.'s commitment to supporting Lebanon in its security efforts.

The original ceasefire, announced just last week, was initially set to expire after ten days. With this new development, there is an extended timeline aimed at fostering stability in the region.

Since 1948, Israel and Lebanon have been in a state of war. Trump's ambition is to eventually broker a comprehensive peace agreement between the two countries. This extension is seen as a step towards achieving that broader goal.

Looking forward, Trump has plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Jozef Aoun to the United States. He hopes that such interactions will pave the way for more concrete peace negotiations in the future.