Trump Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Truce

The extension builds on a 10‑day ceasefire agreed earlier this week as Washington presses for de‑escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the truce between Israel and Lebanon for an additional three weeks following talks with representatives from both countries, Ukrinform reported. On Thursday, in a post on Truth Social , Trump said senior Israeli and Lebanese representatives met in the Oval Office alongside Vice President JD Vance , Secretary of State Marco Rubio , US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michelle Issa. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “The meeting went very well,” Trump said, adding that the US would continue working with Lebanon to help defend itself against Hezbollah . Trump said he looked forward to meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the near future, describing the talks as a “very historic meeting.” The initial truce was announced earlier this month as Washington sought to prevent further escalation and reduce the risk of a wider regional conflict. The announcement followed the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in more than three decades. Prior to this, Trump also extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, saying Tehran was “collapsing financially” due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. The request was made by Pakistani mediators and to provide Iran’s leadership time to form a proper proposal. According to Ukrinform, the second round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon was scheduled for Thursday, in Washington. Other Topics of Interest NATO Says No Mechanism to Expel Members After US Debate Over Spain NATO officials have rejected reports of possible suspension as tensions rise over allies’ support for the US’s war in Iran. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Veronika Sukhanych Veronika Sukhanych is a political analyst with a foundation in governance, legal research, and international policy. Kyiv-born and educated in comparative politics, her background includes research on global financial institutions, responsible AI governance, and security policy.