United States Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
On April 24, 2026, the United States government announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following high-level diplomatic talks in Washington. The extension aims to provide a window for further negotiations regarding border security and the withdrawal of forces from southern Lebanon. Despite the announcement, cross-border skirmishes involving drones and artillery were reported by both Hezbollah and the IDF earlier in the day, indicating continued volatility on the ground.