TRUMP ANNOUNCED THE ISRAEL–LEBANON CEASEFIRE WILL BE EXTENDED BY THREE WEEKS AND SAID HE EXPECTS TO HOST BENJAMIN NETANYAHU AND JOSEPH AOUN FOR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS. - TRUTH SOCIAL

Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks, with expectations to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for further negotiations. This diplomatic development supports risk-on sentiment by reducing near-term geopolitical uncertainty in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region critical to energy and defense markets. The extension eases concerns over potential supply disruptions and limits escalation risks that could impact Israeli sovereign debt, defense contractors, and regional energy projects. Markets most exposed include Israeli bonds, Middle East-focused ETFs, and defense equities, where volatility had been elevated due to conflict spillover risks. Traders will watch the upcoming U.S. State Department briefing for confirmation and any indication of official U.S. involvement in the talks.

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