Daily brief
Lebanon and Israel meet in Washington to request an extension of the ceasefire, with the White House hosting the talks amid a US-Iran standoff. The UN says it is working on maintaining its presence in Lebanon through 2027. Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after the ceasefire. Egypt's foreign minister and the Lebanese parliament speaker discuss ceasefire efforts and de-escalation. Singapore pledges US$100,000 for humanitarian assistance in Lebanon. Macron proposes a conference to support Lebanon's army and rebuilding the south.