Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by another three weeks, President Trump said after hosting the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in the Oval Office on Thursday. Why it matters: The U.S. wants to extend the Lebanon ceasefire for two reasons: to advance direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks and to prevent renewed fighting from undermining its effort to reach a deal with Iran.Driving the news: Trump announced the initial 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon last week.The...