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Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Three Weeks Amid Talks

4/24/2026

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After Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter met in Washington, President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
President Joseph Aoun said the talks will seek a ceasefire extension, Israeli troop withdrawal, prisoner releases and border reconstruction.
Hezbollah council member Wafiq Safa said the group will not honor any agreement, while the war has killed about 2,300 Lebanese and displaced over one million.

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After Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter met in Washington, President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
President Joseph Aoun said the talks will seek a ceasefire extension, Israeli troop withdrawal, prisoner releases and border reconstruction.
Hezbollah council member Wafiq Safa said the group will not honor any agreement, while the war has killed about 2,300 Lebanese and displaced over one million.