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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended by Three Weeks, Trump Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 23, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 23, 2026
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President Trump announced via Truth Social on April 23, 2026 that the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, initially agreed on April 16, will be extended by three weeks. The extension comes amid fragile peace talks and ongoing regional tensions involving Hezbollah and broader Iran conflict.
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire to be Extended by Three Weeks, Trump Says
Ceasefire Extension Announcement
Statement from President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said in a post on Truth Social the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Jasper Ward and Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Michelle Nichols)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump’s April 23, 2026 announcement extends the initial 10‑day Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, now running until mid‑May 2026 (apnews.com)
- •The original ceasefire began April 16, 2026, brokered by the U.S., marking the first direct Israel‑Lebanon engagement in decades (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Despite the pause, violations continue and Hezbollah hasn’t formally joined, while Lebanon pushes U.S. to pressure Israel for full withdrawal from southern buffer zones (washingtonpost.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says
1Who announced the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
2How long was the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended?
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was extended by three weeks.
3Where was the announcement about the ceasefire extension made?
The announcement was made by President Trump on Truth Social.
