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Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, UN Praises U.S. Role

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after talks in Washington.
Israeli strikes have destroyed over 1,400 buildings, displaced more than one million people, and killed about 2,300 civilians, including 274 women and 177 children.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the United States’ role and, citing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, called for respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War ended when UN Security Council Resolution 1701, adopted unanimously on 11 August 2006, took effect at 8 am on 14 August, ordering Israeli withdrawal and deployment of Lebanese troops and UNIFIL south of the Litani River. President Donald Trump’s extension of the 2024 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire draws on that precedent, which Secretary-General António Guterres and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cite to curb civilian casualties.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after talks in Washington.
Israeli strikes have destroyed over 1,400 buildings, displaced more than one million people, and killed about 2,300 civilians, including 274 women and 177 children.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the United States’ role and, citing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, called for respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty.

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