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April 23, 2026

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks

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US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire would be extended by three weeks, despite sporadic fighting on the ground.

“The Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS,” Trump said in a social media posting as he met envoys of Israel and Lebanon.

AFP