Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. He expects leaders from both countries to meet soon to work toward a permanent peace deal this year. The ceasefire talks were held in Washington, with Trump meeting diplomats from Israel and Lebanon.Key Facts
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was extended for three more weeks.
- President Trump hosted Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors at the White House for talks.
- Trump plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for further peace discussions.
- Hezbollah, an armed group aligned with Iran and involved in the conflict, was not part of the talks.
- The US will help Lebanon protect itself from Hezbollah.
- The Strait of Hormuz, important for oil transport, recently reopened, and Gulf oil output may soon recover.
- Oil prices rose due to fears of more conflict after Iran showed footage of military action in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US navy was ordered to target boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which may take up to six months to clear.
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