U.S. to broker Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire extends three weeks

Washington announced a three-week extension of the 10‑day Israel–Lebanon ceasefire as White House talks resume, with Trump inviting Netanyahu and Lebanon’s president to meet and signaling continued U.S. mediation toward a longer-term settlement; despite the pause, both sides have continued attacks and Hezbollah remains a central obstacle, making progress heavily dependent on broader U.S.–Iran diplomacy and Lebanon’s ability to curb militant activity.