Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks
Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.
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"went very well"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"this malign influence called Hezbollah"
— Yechiel Leiter , Executive
"US President Donald Trump says Israel's ceasefire in Lebanon will be extended by three weeks."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S.
Yechiel Leiter is the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
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Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, following a meeting with Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors at the White House.
The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, due to expire Sunday, will be extended for three weeks, President Donald Trump said Thursday during the second round of peace talks at the White House.
US President Donald Trump announces three-week extension to ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel after meeting Israeli and Lebanese envoys at the White House.
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