Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump says ‘great chance’ for peace deal

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump says ‘great chance’ for peace deal Middle East

Issued on: 24/04/2026 - 10:10

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Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks on Thursday following a meeting of officials from both sides at the White House. US President Donald Trump said he believed there was a "great chance" the two countries would agree on a peace deal, even though Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of multiple violations of the original truce.

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