WATCH: Trump announces Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 3-week ceasefire extension

PBS NewsHour
by Matthew Lee, Associated Press
April 23, 2026
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President Trump announced Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks.

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President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks. This agreement was reached after talks held at the White House on Thursday. The extension aims to maintain a period of calm in a historically volatile region. This development is significant as it indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the parties. The ceasefire extension provides additional time for potential further negotiations or stabilization efforts.

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President Trump announced the ceasefire extension after talks held at the White House.

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