The Trump administration has granted a rare reprieve to approximately 11,000 Lebanese nationals , extending their protection from deportation and allowing them to live and work in the United States for an additional six months.

This decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security , stands out given the administration's typical stance on temporary immigration measures, which have often faced Republican criticism. The extension comes amidst ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon involving Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.

The extension of Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese individuals in the U.S. was automatic.…