Washington, Apr 24 (V7N) — The ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended for another three weeks following a meeting with representatives from both sides.
The announcement came after talks held at the White House, where Donald Trump described the discussions as productive.
Trump calls it a “historic moment”
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the meeting in the Oval Office “went very well” and termed the extension of the ceasefire a “very historic moment.”
He added that he is looking forward to hosting:
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Benjamin Netanyahu
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Joseph Aoun
at the White House in the near future.
US pledges support
The US president also pledged that the United States would:
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Provide full support to Lebanon
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Help advance ongoing peace efforts
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Assist in restoring stability in southern Lebanon
Outlook
The extension of the ceasefire is seen as a crucial step in preventing further escalation, while diplomatic efforts continue to seek a longer-term resolution between the two countries.
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