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US-Brokered Ceasefire Extends Amid 2,500 Dead in Lebanon

4/25/2026

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Guterres Calls Ceasefire

Since March 2, the fighting has killed 2,491 people and wounded 7,719, deepening the humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon.
A cease-fire extension between Israel and Lebanon was announced, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised U.S. mediation.
Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jbeil and two civilians in Touline.
Guterres urged all parties to respect international law amid the extended cease-fire.

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Trump Extends Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump announced publicly at the White House a three-week cease-fire extension between Israel and Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their cease-fire for three weeks.
Israel Defense Forces struck Hezbollah structures in Kherbet Selem and Touline after rockets were fired.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the truce will follow same terms as April 16 cease-fire.

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Historical Context

After Hezbollah’s July 12 2006 raid sparked a 34-day war, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1701 on 11 August 2006, imposing a cease-fire that began 14 August and called for Israeli withdrawal, Lebanese army and UNIFIL deployment, and Hezbollah disarmament—requirements still unmet. The three-week truce announced by President Trump echoes that 2006 framework, which had halted fighting that killed about 1,200 civilians.

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Guterres Calls Ceasefire

Since March 2, the fighting has killed 2,491 people and wounded 7,719, deepening the humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon.
A cease-fire extension between Israel and Lebanon was announced, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised U.S. mediation.
Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jbeil and two civilians in Touline.
Guterres urged all parties to respect international law amid the extended cease-fire.

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