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Trump announces Lebanon Israel ceasefire extended three weeks after Oval Office talks
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Published on 24 April 2026
U S will help Lebanon defend against Hezbollah
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three more weeks after high-level talks in Washington hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Both ambassadors attended the Oval Office meeting, where Trump said the U.S. will help Lebanon protect itself from Hezbollah. The ceasefire targets reduced violence in southern Lebanon, with Trump expressing hope for a peace deal this year.
- Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for three weeks
- Talks were held in Washington at Trump’s Oval Office
- U S says it will assist Lebanon against Hezbollah
- Ceasefire focuses on easing violence in southern Lebanon
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