By emmitt barryWorthy News Washington DC Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – US President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah would be extended by three weeks, following new diplomatic engagements and fresh hostilities on the northern border.
The announcement, made on Truth Social, came just hours after Hezbollah launched four rockets toward the Israeli town of Shtula in the western Galilee – the first such increase in two days. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the rockets were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, with no casualties or damage reported.
Despite the flare-up, Trump described his Oval Office meeting with Israeli and Lebanese representatives as highly productive. Trump described the discussion as “very historic” and expressed optimism about future peace efforts, writing, “The United States is going to work with Lebanon to help protect itself from Hezbollah.”
The extension of the ceasefire coincides with a second round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington – a rare diplomatic channel between the two countries. According to administration officials, Trump is expected to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the coming weeks, although such a meeting remains uncertain given internal pressure within Lebanon.
Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stressed Israel’s desire for both peace and security and said the two countries have a common interest in eliminating Hezbollah’s influence. “We are united with the Lebanese government in ridding the country of this deadly influence,” he said, suggesting that the weakening of Iran’s regional grip opened a new window for possible normalization.
Meanwhile, Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh praised US leadership, but declined to support normalization with Israel. His comments reflect the delicate political reality in Lebanon, where Hezbollah remains a powerful force and opposition to open relations with Israel remains strong.
Tension remains at the ground level. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for several attacks against Israeli forces in recent days, while Israeli airstrikes have targeted terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including reported attacks in Nabatieh and Aita al-Shaab. Despite stepped-up diplomatic efforts, the continued military exchanges underline the fragility of the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism, saying the extension provides an important window to pursue “lasting peace”. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee compared Hezbollah to a disruptive force preventing regional stability, suggesting that removing the group’s influence could open up broader cooperation.
As negotiations continue, the coming weeks could prove crucial. With both sides weighing security concerns against the prospect of a historic reconciliation, the extended ceasefire offers a delicate but important opportunity to move from conflict to peace.
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