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Trump Extends Three-Week Lebanon Ceasefire; Israel Broadens Strikes

4/26/2026

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Trump Extends Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a three-week ceasefire extension after Israel’s ambassador Yechiel Leiter met Lebanon’s ambassador Nada Hamadeh Mouawad.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people as Hezbollah fired two rockets toward northern Israel, one intercepted.
Israel says ceasefire applies only north of the Litani River, permitting operations against Hezbollah elsewhere.
Netanyahu said Israel will broaden strikes beyond buffer zone, noting Hezbollah FPV drones injured soldiers.

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Israel Orders Evacuations

Al Jazeera reported thousands of residents fleeing south Lebanon towns toward Sidon and Tyre after recent airstrikes.
Israel issued forced evacuation notices for seven southern Lebanese towns, ordering residents to leave area beyond its declared buffer zone.
Hezbollah rejected Israel’s cease-fire accusations, calling its attacks a legitimate response to repeated violations.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 2,509 deaths and 7,755 injuries since the war resumed on March 2.

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Trump Extends Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced a three-week ceasefire extension after Israel’s ambassador Yechiel Leiter met Lebanon’s ambassador Nada Hamadeh Mouawad.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people as Hezbollah fired two rockets toward northern Israel, one intercepted.
Israel says ceasefire applies only north of the Litani River, permitting operations against Hezbollah elsewhere.
Netanyahu said Israel will broaden strikes beyond buffer zone, noting Hezbollah FPV drones injured soldiers.

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