Trump announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, following successful talks with Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors.

Mr Trump said he was in no rush to reach a peace agreement and wanted it to be “everlasting". Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lebanon and Israel extend their ceasefire for three weeks following a key meeting at the White House, aiming for broader peace. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The announcement came after a rare meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials at the White House. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is still closed amid stalled peace talks between the US and Iran. Follow DW.

April 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israeli and Lebanese diplomats agreed to extend their cease-fire by three weeks in talks held at the White House.

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Mr Trump made his remark as a third aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The initial 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had been due to expire on Monday.

April 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill" boats putting down mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports on the waterway.

Israel retaliates against Hezbollah missile launch after ceasefire extension, escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing conflict.

US-Iran Conflict: “I took the country out militarily in the first four weeks. Now what we are doing is sitting back and seeing the deal. If they don’t want to make a deal, then I will finish it up militarily with the rest 25% targets,” he told reporters.

Donald Trump's remarks follow a meeting at the White House with high-ranking officials from Israel and Lebanon. The extension comes after Israel struck southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. Follow DW.