US President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after a significant meeting in Washington. The ceasefire, originally set to expire, aims to halt over seven weeks of intense fighting involving Hezbollah, a major armed group in Lebanon supported by Iran. Despite the ceasefire, both sides have accused each other of violations, with Hezbollah claiming it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to Israeli actions. The conflict has resulted in at least 2,294 deaths in Lebanon, including 274 women and 177 children, and forced over 1 million people to flee their homes. The US has expressed its intent to assist Lebanon in protecting itself from Hezbollah, while tensions remain high as the group continues to resist disarmament demands. This ceasefire marks the first direct high-level contact between Israel and Lebanon in 30 years, indicating a potential shift in regional dynamics.