#BREAKING The White House has called for a short, temporary extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon. White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said President Trump is committed to ensuring that Israeli citizens can return to their homes in northern Israel while at the same time supporting Lebanese President Aoun and the Lebanese government. "All parties share the goal of ensuring that Hezbollah
"He will not be able to threaten the Lebanese people and Lebanon's neighbors," said a White House National Security Council spokesman. "To achieve these goals, there is an urgent need for a short and temporary extension of the ceasefire." The White House National Security Council spokesman said that the United States is pleased that the IDF has begun withdrawing from the central sector in southern Lebanon and that the administration will work with Israel, Lebanon, and other partners to bring about an extension of the ceasefire.