Despite Violations, Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire
Extension follows White House talks as Israeli violations of the truce continue on the ground.
Lebanon, PUREWILAYAH.COM — U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and “Israel” following talks held at the White House.
The extension follows a 10-day ceasefire that took effect last week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision came after a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli officials in the Oval Office, which he described as having gone “very well.”
The meeting was attended by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside U.S. and regional representatives.
U.S. Signals Role in Lebanon
Trump stated that the United States would work with Lebanon “to help it protect itself from Hezbollah.”
“They do have Hezbollah to think about,” he said. “We are going to be working with Lebanon to get things straightened out in that country.”
He also described the talks as a “very historic” moment and said he looks forward to hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Vice President JD Vance described the ceasefire extension as a “major, historic moment,” saying it “wouldn’t have happened without the president’s direct engagement.”
Continued Violations Reported
The extension comes amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on April 17.
On Wednesday, Israeli forces carried out a strike on the town of al-Tiri in southern Lebanon, resulting in the martyrdom of three people, including Al-Akhbar journalist Amal Khalil, according to Lebanese media.
At the same time, “Israel” has sought to impose a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, referred to by its officials as the “Yellow Line.”
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected the proposal.
“There are no yellow lines, no red lines, no green lines… no line concerns us, and we cannot accept that in any form,” he said.
Resistance Responds to Violations
Hezbollah has carried out a series of retaliatory operations in response to more than 200 reported Israeli ceasefire violations, targeting military positions in southern Lebanon. (PW)