Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire

The Washington Post reports that Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is seeking U.S. leverage in ceasefire negotiations with Israel, stating that any agreement must include a 'full withdrawal' of Israeli forces that have occupied a buffer zone in Lebanese territory. The article is bylined by an established Post correspondent and directly quotes the Prime Minister on core negotiating demands, reflecting solid journalistic sourcing. Multiple independent sources—Reuters, CNBC, NYT, and PBS—corroborate that a ceasefire extension was announced by Trump following White House talks, though the Post piece emphasizes Lebanon's conditional stance on Israeli withdrawal, adding perspective on the fragility of negotiations. Watch for developments on whether the three-week extension produces substantive progress on force withdrawal, and whether Trump's mediating role shapes final terms.