Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran - Reuters
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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This comes after Trump ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and announced that US minesweepers were working "at a tripled-up level" to clear mines from the waters. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks on Thursday following a meeting of officials from both sides at the White House. US President Donald Trump said he believed there was a "great chance" the two countries would agree on a peace deal, even though Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of multiple violations of the original truce. Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks The Hindu Trump says Israel.
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