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Trump Extends Ceasefire Amid Hezbollah Drone Attack, Civilian Deaths

5/1/2026

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President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the U.S.–mediated cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah on April 24.
On April 30, Hezbollah explosive drones hit Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, killing Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo and prompting Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah tunnels and weapons caches.
Lebanese health officials reported that the Israeli strikes killed nine civilians, including two children, injured dozens and forced evacuations in 23 villages, displacing thousands.

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President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the U.S.–mediated cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah on April 24.
On April 30, Hezbollah explosive drones hit Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, killing Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo and prompting Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah tunnels and weapons caches.
Lebanese health officials reported that the Israeli strikes killed nine civilians, including two children, injured dozens and forced evacuations in 23 villages, displacing thousands.