politics
April 24, 2026
Trump announces three-week extension of ceasefire in Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon on Thursday.
TL;DR
- President Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
- The announcement followed a meeting in the Oval Office with representatives from Israel and Lebanon.
- The U.S. pledged increased involvement in Lebanon to help protect it from Hezbollah.
- This meeting is considered historic due to the long-standing refusal of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon.
- Hezbollah had joined the U.S.-Iran war, ending a previous fragile ceasefire.